solve the equation 5*x+15=0 — step-by-step solution

We solve in

ℝ

5 x + 15 = 0

ⓘ We subtract

15

from both sides

5 x = -15

ⓘ Both sides are divided by

5

x = - \frac{15}{5}

ⓘ Simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by

5

, their greatest common divisor:

- \frac{15}{5}

-3

▶Solution found:

x = -3