2 years ago

What is -3x-5 = 16 I'm stuck on a simple problem

Mathematics

2 answers:

Zepler [3.9K]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

x=-7

Step-by-step explanation:

-3x-5=16

Add 5.

-3x=21

Divide by -3.

x=-7

mariarad [96]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

-7

Step-by-step explanation:

-3x-5=16

-3x-5+5=16+5

-3x=21

-3x/-3=21/-3

x=-7

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