Question Solve the equation x=−525Alternative Form x=−0.096˙15384˙ Evaluate 3x−5=5x×11Multiply the terms 3x−5=55xMove the variable to the left side 3x−5−55x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 3x−55xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (3−55)xSubtract the numbers −52x −52x−5=0Move the constant to the right side −52x=0+5Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −52x=5Change the signs on both sides of the equation 52x=−5Divide both sides 5252x=52−5Divide the numbers x=52−5Solution x=−525Alternative Form x=−0.096˙15384˙ Show Solution Rewrite the equation 52x=−5 Evaluate 3x−5=5x×11Evaluate 3x−5=55xMove the variable to the left side −52x−5=0Move the constant to the right side −52x=5Solution 52x=−5 Show Solution Graph