Question

Solve for x.
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Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-5$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given linear equation is;

$\frac{3x+5}{2}=-5$

We multiply through by 2 to clear the fraction.

This implies,

$3x+5=2\times -5$

$3x+5=-10$

Group like terms,

$3x=-10-5$

Simplify,

$3x=-15$

Divide both sides by 3.

$\Rightarrow x=-5$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3x+5}{2}$=-5

Multiplying both sides by 2

3x + 5 = -10

3x + 5 - 5 = -10 - 5

3x = -15

Dividing by 3 on both sides

x = -5