Respuesta :

Answer:

x = -25/3

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 in both sides

3x = -25

divide by 3 both sides

x = -25/3

to find out what x is you'll need to get 3x by itself:

3x+5=-20

3x+5-5=-20-5 Subtract 5 from both sides

3x/3=-25/3 Divide both sides by 3.

x=-25/3 or around 8.3.