Answer: x = -20
Step-by-step explanation:
Here is the step-by step solution
3x + 15 = -45
3x = -60
x = -20
Answer: 20
First Step: 3x + 15 = -45
-15 -15
Second Step:
3x = 60 (-45-15=60)
— — (divide)
3 3
60/3 = 20
