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3x + 5 = -10

 

 

Can you sovle this equation?

 Nov 24, 2015

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3x+5=10

 

Subtract 5 from both sides:

 

3x=15

 

Divide 3 from both sides:

 

x=15/3

 

Reduce the fraction:

 

x=5

 Nov 24, 2015
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I think!

3x+5=-10

x must be a negative for a addition to equal negative

x=-5 b/c (3*-5)=-15

-15+5=-10

 Nov 24, 2015
 #2
avatar+1904 
+5
Best Answer

3x+5=10

 

Subtract 5 from both sides:

 

3x=15

 

Divide 3 from both sides:

 

x=15/3

 

Reduce the fraction:

 

x=5

gibsonj338 Nov 24, 2015
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Same answer diffrent methods

 Nov 24, 2015

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