Question

X = - 3x+5
What is the value of x

Answer 1

To find the value of x, you need to isolate/get the variable "x" by itself in the equation:

x = -3x + 5 Add 3x on both sides to get "x" on one side of the equation

x + 3x = -3x + 3x + 5

4x = 5 Divide 4 on both sides to get "x" by itself

`(4x)/(4)=(5)/(4)`

`x=(5)/(4)`

Answer 2

Answer: 1.25 or 5/4
Steps:
Move the -3x to the other side by adding it which gives you 4x=5. Then divide by 4 to have the x alone which gives you the answer. Hopes this helps :)