Question

If - 7 = 9 + x, then -3x + 5 = ?

Answer 1

53

Explanation:

At first,

- 7 = 9 + x

By subtracting 9 from both sides, we get

-7-9=9+x-9

-16=x

Now,

By substituting the value of x in -3x + 5 , we get

-3x + 5

-3×(-16)+5

48+5

53