Question

What is the solution to the equation 3 x+ 2 = -x-57 X=-8 o x=-7 o x=7 O X=8

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -59/4

Step-by-step explanation:

3 x+ 2 = -x-57

Add x to each side

3 x+x+ 2 = -x+x-57

4x+2 = -57

Subtract 2 from each side

4x +2-2 = -57-2

4x = -59

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = -59/4

x = -59/4

Answer 2

Answer:

x = - 59/4

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 2 = - x - 57

Add x and -2 on both sides.

3x + 2 + x - 2= - x - 57 + x - 2

3x + x = - 57 - 2

Combine like terms.

4x = - 59

Divide both sides by 4.

(4x)/4 = - 59/4

x = - 59/4