What are the steps to get the answer to - 5x = - 2x - 3

x=1

Step-by-step explanation

:-5x=-2x-3

Step 1: Add 2x to both sides.

-5x+2x=-2x-3+2x

-3x=-3

Step 2: Divide both sides by - 3.

-3x

-3

=

-3

-3

x=1

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

first you need to separate the variables from the other numbers

-5x = - 2x - 3

-3x=-3

then divide of - 3

x=1

you also can then check your work:

-5 (1) = -2 (1) - 3

-5=-2-3

-5=-5 the answer checks out!