[tex] \sf \longmapsto \: 2x + 21 = 3[/tex]
[tex]\sf \longmapsto2x = 3 - 21[/tex]
[tex]\sf \longmapsto2x = - 18[/tex]
[tex]\sf \longmapsto \: x = \frac{ - 18}{2} [/tex]
[tex]\sf \longmapsto x = - 9[/tex]
Answer:
[tex]\bf x=-9[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\sf 2x+21=3[/tex]
Subtract 21 from both sides:-
[tex]\sf 2x+21-21=3-21[/tex]
Simplify
[tex]\sf 2x=-18[/tex]
Divide both sides by 2:-
[tex]\sf \cfrac{2x}{2}=\cfrac{-18}{2}[/tex]
[tex]\sf x=-9[/tex]
