Question

3x + 15 = -45 what does x equal

Answer 1

Answer: x = -20

Step-by-step explanation:

Here is the step-by step solution

3x + 15 = -45

3x = -60

x = -20

Answer 2

Answer: 20

Step-by-step explanation:

First Step: 3x + 15 = -45

-15 -15

Second Step:

3x = 60 (-45-15=60)

— — (divide)

3 3

60/3 = 20