Question

Solve for x and explain how you got your answer please

-3x -5 = 16

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

-3x -5 = 16

+5 +5

-3x = 21

-3x/-3 = 21/-3

x = -7

Answer 2

x = -7

Explanation:

-3x -5 = 16

step 1 add 5 to each side

-5 + 5 cancels out

16 + 5 = 21

we now have -3x = 21

step 2 divide both sides by -3

-3x / -3 = x

21 / - 3 = -7

we're left with x = -7