Solve the following equation
3x-7=-19
Solve for x
3x - 7 = - 19
Divide each side by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| -7 |
| 3 |
Group constants
Group our constants -7 and -19.
add 7 to both sides
3x - 7 + 7 = -19 + 7
Cancel 7 on the left side:
3x = -12
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| -12 |
| 3 |
x = - 4
Final Answer
x = - 4
