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What is x in this equation: 3x+5=-20

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  • 13-03-2020

Answer:

x = -25/3

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 in both sides

3x = -25

divide by 3 both sides

x = -25/3

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to find out what x is you'll need to get 3x by itself:

3x+5=-20

3x+5-5=-20-5 Subtract 5 from both sides

3x/3=-25/3 Divide both sides by 3.

x=-25/3 or around 8.3.

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