Question

-3x - 5=16 what does x equal?

Answer 1

Answer: -7

Step-by-step explanation:

-3x - 5 = 16 (add 5 to 16)

-3x = 21 (divide by -3)

x = -7

Answer 2

Answer:

-7

Step-by-step explanation:

-3x-5=16

add 5 to both sides

-3x=21

divide both sides by -3

x=-7