Chapter 11.5, Problem 36CCR

To determine

To find: Solve the given equation.

Answer to Problem 36CCR

  $x=15$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  $-51=3\left(x+2\right)$

Given

  $-51=3\left(x+2\right)$

On solving

We get

  $\begin{array}{l}-51=3\left(x+2\right)\\ \Rightarrow \frac{-51}{3}=\frac{3\left(x+2\right)}{3}\\ \Rightarrow 17=x+2\\ \Rightarrow x=17-2\\ \Rightarrow x=15\end{array}$

Therefore,

  $x=15$