Can You Solve It ?

\(3x + 5 = -10\)

Subtract 5 from both sides:

\(3x=-15\)

Divide 3 from both sides:

\(x=-15/3\)

Reduce the fraction:

\(x=-5\)

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

Same answer diffrent methods