Question

Whats is a 3 step problem that can represent the expression 3x + (-5) = 19

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=8$

Step-by-step explanation:

$3x-5=19$

The first step is to add -5 to both sides:

$(3x-5)+5=19+5\\3x=24$

The next step is to divide 3 on both sides:

$\frac{3x}{3} =\frac{24}{3}$

$x=8$