Question

1 - 3x = -7
Solve the following equation for x.
=
5
Enter the number that belongs in the green box.
3.
1 - 3x
-7.5
5
1 - 3x = -35
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- 1
-3x = [?]
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Enter

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{1-3x}{5}$ = - 7 ( multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction )

1 - 3x = - 35 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

- 3x = - 36 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = 12