Answer: x=-3
Reasoning: 3+5x=-12
First subtract 3 from both sides (3-3 and -12-3)
5x=-15
Now divide both sides by x (5x/5 and -15/5)
x=3
Hey there!
Answer = -3(x = -3)
Explanation:
Question:
3 + 5x = -12
Simplify both sides of the equation:
5x + 3 = -12
Subtract three from both sides:
5x + 3 - 3 = -12 - 3
Divide both sides by five:
[tex]\frac{5x}{5}= \frac{-15}{5}[/tex]
x = -3
So therefore, that is how you found your answer: x = -3
