Question

Solve for x. {x}{3}+2=-13

Answer 1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
3
x
+
2
=
−
13
Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.
3
x
+
2
−
2
=
−
13
−
2
3
x
=
−
15
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3
x
3
=
−
15
3
x
=
−
5