Question

3 + 5x = - 17

in steps

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

3+5x=-7

-3+5x=-7-3

5x=-10

5/x=-10/5

x=-2

Answer 2

X= -4

Explanation:

First you subtract both sides by 3. You will get:

5x=-20

then you divide both sides by 5

-20/5=-4 so

x=-4