Question

Which operation should be performed first to solve the inequality below? -3x + 5 = 23

Answer 1

Answer:

Pass the number 5 to the other side with te opposite sign in order to leave the x alone

it would be

-3x = 23-5

Then you divide by -3 and thats ur answer

Answer 2

-3x+5=23

-3x=23-5

-3x=18 //(-3)

x=-6