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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve: −3x − 5 = 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You want to have the "x" by itself on the left side so what do you have to do in order to have it alone?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hint: you will need to add a number to both sides....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

answer is -7 x=-7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@FutHofQB14 That's a big NONO you cant give answers away!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry, RyanL. This is my first time using this open study website

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3x-5=16 -3x+5=+5 -3x= 21 x= -3/21 You can leave your answer as a fraction!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry, 21/-3= -7

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