Solve for x

Question

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−20=−5+3x
(1 point)
x=

Answer 1

To solve for \( x \) in the equation:

\[ -20 = -5 + 3x \]

First, add 5 to both sides:

\[ -20 + 5 = 3x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -15 = 3x \]

Next, divide both sides by 3:

\[ x = \frac{-15}{3} \]

This simplifies to:

\[ x = -5 \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ \boxed{-5} \]