−3x+24+1=5
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−3x+24+1=5
−3x+12+1=5
(−3x)+(12+1)=5(Combine Like Terms)
−3x+32=5
−3x+32=5
Step 2: Subtract 3/2 from both sides.
−3x+32−32=5−32
−3x=72
Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.
−3x−3=72−3
x=−76
answer
x=−76
