3x+17=-13

Answer 1

To solve for x in the equation 3x + 17 = -13, we need to isolate the variable x.

Subtract 17 from both sides of the equation:

3x + 17 - 17 = -13 - 17
3x = -30

Now, divide both sides by 3:

3x/3 = -30/3
x = -10

So, the solution to the equation is x = -10.