Question

Solve the equation for x -3x+7=-2

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

Subtract 7 from both sides and the equation becomes

-3x=-2-7

Simplify

-3x=-9

Divide both sides by -3

x=3

Answer 2

x=-2 1/2

Explanation:

x-3x=-2+7

x-3x=5

-2x=5

x=5/(-2)

x=-2 1/2