Question

How to solve 3x+5=-13

Answer 1

Greetings!

Solve using the properties of equality:
$3x+5=-13$
Add -5 to both sides.
$(3x+5)+(-5)=(-13)+(-5)$
$3x=-18$
Divide both sides by 3.
$(3x)/3=(-18)/3$
The Answer Is:
$x=-6$

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin