Question

Solve this equation
3x - 5 = -26​

Answer 1

x=-7.

Explanation:

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First, add 5 to both sides.

`\sf 3x=-26+5`. Upon simplifying, we obtain this.

`\sf 3x=-21`.

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Now divide both sides, by 3.

`\sf x=-7`

`\therefore,\sf the \quad value \quad of \quad x \quad is \quad -7`. Which is our final answer.

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Answer 2

3x - 5 = -26​

step 1:

subtract +5 on each side because you have to do the inverse operation

step 2:

3x= -21

step 3:

now divide 3 on each side

the answer is -7

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