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If 3x + 3 = -9, then what is 3x + 5 equivalent to?

If 3x + 3 = -9, then what is 3x + 5 equivalent to?
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If 3x + 3 = -9, then what is 3x + 5 equivalent to?

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User Ivan Podhornyi
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Answer:

- 7

Explanation:

Solve for x

3x + 3 = - 9 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

3x = - 12 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = - 4

Hence

3x + 5 = (3 × - 4) + 5 = - 12 + 5 = - 7

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