Question

What is 5x+7=-3-9 what does x represent

Answer 1

5x + 7 = -3 - 9

First, simplify -3 - 9 to get -12. / Your problem should look like:
`5x + 7 = -12`
Second, subtract 7 from both sides. / Your problem should look like:
`5x = -12 - 7`
Third, simplify -12 - 7 to get -19. / Your problem should look like:
`5x = -19`
Fourth, divide both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like:
`x = -(19)/(5)`

Answer as fraction: x =
`- (19)/(5)`
Answer as decimal: x = -3.8