Solve below question 3x - 5 = -20
Options:
(A) -8
(B) -9
(C) -5
(D) -4
(E) 1 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:
1. Subtract 1 from both sides: 3x - 5 + 5 = -20 + 5 2. Simplify both sides: 3x = -15 3. Divide both sides by 3: 4. Simplify both sides: x = -5 So, the answer is (C).