Question

if 5 is added to 3 times a number x and the result is -7 find x

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(3x+5) = - 7

3x = -7 - 5

3 x = - 12

x = - 12 / 3

x = - 4

Answer 2

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be = x

3x + 5 = -7

=> 3x = -12

=> x = -4