Question

solve for x. 3x + 9 = -5x - 23

Answer 1

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 9 = -5x - 23

3x + 5x = -23-9

8x = -32

x = -4

Answer 2

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

3x +9 =-5x - 23

3x +5x =-23 - 9

8x =-32

x=-32 :8

x=-4