Question

What does x equal
3x - 2 = -7

Answer 1

x = -5/3

Explanation:

3x - 2 = -7 //Add two on each side

3x = -7 + 2

3x = -5 //Divide 3 on both side

x = -5/3 = -1 2/3

Answer 2

`x=-5/3`

Explanation:

Given:

`3x - 2 = -7`

To find the value of x, take all the coefficients of 'x' to one side.

`3x=-7+2`

On solving R.H.S

`3x=-5`

Dividing 3 by -5 as 3 will go on division on going to R.H.S

`x=-5/3`

For the given equation the value of x is
`-5/3` .