Question

3x + 2 = -55 i need all the steps

Answer 1

Answer:

-19

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+2 = -55

   -2         -2

3x = -55-2

3x = -55+-2

3x = -57

/3      /3

x=-19

Answer 2

Answer:

-19

Step-by-step explanation:

$3x + 2 = -55$

$3x = -55$

       $-2$ (2 is negative because it was moved to the other side of the equation)

$3x/3 = -57/3$   (Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to isolate x.)

$x = -19$