Question

$$3x+2x+6=-15$$

Answer

x=-21/5

Solution


Simplify  \(3x+2x+6\)  to  \(5x+6\).
\[5x+6=-15\]
Subtract \(6\) from both sides.
\[5x=-15-6\]
Simplify  \(-15-6\)  to  \(-21\).
\[5x=-21\]
Divide both sides by \(5\).
\[x=-\frac{21}{5}\]

Decimal Form: -4.2