Question

Solve for x, 3x - 1 = -7

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 1 to both sides

3x - 1 + 1 = -7 + 1

3x = -6

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3

3x / 3 = -6 / 3

x = -2

Answer: x = -2

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

3x - 1 = -7

Add 1 to each side

3x-1+1 = -7+1

3x = -6

Divide by 3

3x/3 = -6/3

x = -2