Question

What is the result after adding both sides of the equation by 5? 3x - 5 = -17

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 3x - 5 = -17 \) by adding 5 to both sides, you proceed as follows:

Starting with the equation:
\[
3x - 5 = -17
\]

Add 5 to both sides:
\[
3x - 5 + 5 = -17 + 5
\]

This simplifies to:
\[
3x = -12
\]

So, after adding 5 to both sides of the equation, you get:
\[
3x = -12
\]