Question

Help??

Answer 1

So basically our equation is 3x + 2 = y
And it says y = -4
So we put -4 in place of y.

3x + 2 = -4

Answer 2

Now we are left to solve for x.

Answer 3

Yup that's right

Answer 4

So should the x be the negative?

Answer 5

First step we do is subtract 2 from -4
So what is -4 - 2?

Answer 6

-6

Answer 7

Now we have 3x = -6
We divide -6 by 3
-6 divided by 3 = ?

Answer 8

-2

Answer 9

That is your answer!
Now in order to check, let's input -2 where the x is.

3(-2) + 2 = ?

Answer 10

Thanks!

Answer 11

You're welcome! :)