3x+5=-7 how do I solve for x

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Kailey Obrien

Mathematics

8 December, 09:54

3x+5=-7 how do I solve for x

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Selena Hayes · Answer 1

3x+5=-7

First you subtract 5 from both sides which will cancel out the + 5 and - 5 then subtract - 7 and - 5 which will give you - 12

3x=-12

Divide 3 to both sides to get x by itself and divide - 12 by 3 which will give you - 4

Answer - 4

Miranda Frost · Answer 2

x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by subtracting 5 on both side of the equation and you will be left with

3x=-12

Now, divide 3 on both side of the equation and you will get x=-4