Question

2x + 3 = -7
What is the answer?

Answer 1

2x+3=-7
-3=-7-3=-10
2x=-10
X=-5

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

Original Equation: 2x + 3 = -7

Subtract 3 from both sides:

2x + 3 - 3 = -7 - 3

Simplify:

2x = -10

Divide both sides by 2:

`(2x)/(2) = ( - 10)/(2)`

Simplify:

x = -5