Question

What is the solution of 3x + 5 = 2x - 72

Answer 1

x=-77

Explanation:

3x + 5 = 2x -72

subtract 5 from both sides

3x + 5 - 5 = 2x -72 -5

Simplify

3x = 2x - 77

Subtract 2x from both sides

x = -77

Answer 2

x=-77

Explanation:

1. Isolate the variables- (Get the x's on one side by themselves)

2. Subtract and add like terms

soooo

1. 3x-2x=-72-5

2.x=-77