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Solve the equation. -3x-5=16 What does 'x' equal?
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Solve the equation.
-3x-5=16

What does 'x' equal?

User OlavT
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Answer:

x=-7

Explanation:

-3x-5=16 Addition property of Equality

-3x=21 Multiplication Property of Equality

x=-7

User HHHH
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Answer:

-7

Explanation:

-3x-5=16

-3x=21

x=-7

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