Question

Solve for x. 3+5x=-27 Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

Answer: -6

Explanation:

3+5x=-27

3+5x-3=-27-3 ⇔ subtraction property of equality

5x=-30 ⇔ simplify

5x/5=-30/5 ⇔ division property of equality

x=-6 ⇔ answer

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Answer 2

x=-6

Explanation:

5x+3=−27

Subtract 3 from both sides.

5x=−27−3

Subtract 3 from −27

5x=−30

Divide both sides by 5.

x=30/5

Divide −30 by 5

x=−6