Question

Solve: 5 plus 3x equals negative 22
(1 point)
Responses

negative 9
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negative 5
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negative 81
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9

Answer 1

To solve the equation 5 + 3x = -22, you need to isolate the variable x.

First, subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:
5 + 3x - 5 = -22 - 5
3x = -27

Next, divide both sides of the equation by 3:
(3x)/3 = -27/3
x = -9

Therefore, the solution to the equation 5 + 3x = -22 is x = -9.