Question

What is x if 3x − 1 4 = −5? A) 19 3 B) 7 C) −20 D) − 19 3

Answer 1

Given

$3x-14=-5$

Add 14 to both sides to get

$3x=-5+14 = 9$

Now divide both sides by 3 to solve for x:

[tex]x=\dfrac{9}{3}=3[tex]

Answer 2

Answer:

-19/3

Step-by-step explanation: