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Solve: 5 + 3x = -22, x =

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Answer:

x = -9

Explanation:

5 + 3x = -22

1.) Subtract 5 from itself, then from -22. That then cancels out the 5 on the left and gives you -27 on the right

3x = -27

2.) Divide 3x and -27 by 3 which is the coefficient in this problem.

x = -9

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X = 9 is the correct answer
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