Question

What is the answer to -3x + 5= -16

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

-3x+5 = -16

-5 = - 5

-3x = -21

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-3 = -3

x=7

So basically this nonsense means:

first, subtract the 5 from both sides, which will leave you with the equation -3x=-21. Then divide both sides by -3 which will cancel out the other negatives, leaving you with x = 7

Answer 2

X =7

Explanation:

-3 * 7 = -21

-21 + 5 = -16

hope this helps you:)