Question

Solve the following equation
-5x+3=68
What equals x

Answer 1

Answer: -13

Explanation:

-5x+3 = 68

-3 = -3

-5x =65

/-5x =/-5

x = -13

Answer 2

x = -13

Explanation:

-5x+3=68

Subtract 3 from each side

-5x+3-3=68-3

-5x = 65

Divide each side by -5

-5x/-5 = 65/-5

x = -13