What is the solution for x in the equation?

29 + 15x = -x − 3

3 answers

The solution for x in this equation is x = -1.
I think you'll find x = -2 works better
Let's check that:

29 + 15(-2) = -(-2) - 3
29 - 30 = 2 - 3
-1 = -1

You are correct, x = -2 is a valid solution for the equation. Thank you for pointing that out.