Question

How to solve -16=-1+3x

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

-1 + 3x = -16

-1 +3x +1 = =16 +1

3x = -15

x = -5

Answer 2

x=-5

Explanation:

-16=-1+3x

first you add 1 to both sides making it: -15=3x

then you divide both sides by 3

you get -5=x