Question

Is -2 a solution for 7x+3=-17-3x ?​

Answer 1

yes -2 is the correct answer

Explanation:

7x+3=-17-3x

7x+3x=-17-3

10x=-20

x=-20/10

x=-2

Answer 2

`\boxed{\bold{\huge{\boxed{\sf Yes.}}}}`

Explanation:

=>
`\sf 7x+ 3 = -17-3x`

Combining like terms

=>
`\sf 7x+ 3x = -17-3`

=>
`\sf 10x = -20`

Dividing both sides by 10

=>
`\sf x = -2`

So, -2 is a solution of the given equation.