Question

solve the equation \\(\frac{x}{3} + 1 = -4\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 1 from both sides

$\frac{x}{3} + 1 - 1 = -4 - 1$
$\frac{x}{3} = -5$

Step2: Multiply by 3 on both sides

$\frac{x}{3} \times 3 = -5 \times 3$

Answer:

$x = -15$