Q78. - Algebra 2

Question

Solve the equation $-12x-5x=3$ .

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The solution for the equation is $x=-\mathbf{3}$ .

Step 1. Write down the given expression.

The given equation is$-12x-5x=3$  .

Step 2. Simplify the given equation.

Simplifying $-12x-5x=3$  gives,

$\begin{array}{c}-12-5x=\mathrm{3....}\left(\text{Given}\right)\\ -12-5x+12=3+\mathrm{12....}\left(\text{Add 12 both sides}\right)\\ -5x=15\\ x=-\mathrm{3....}(\text{Divide by }-5)\end{array}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The solution for the equation is$x=-3$  .