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To solve the equation, you need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. You can begin by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation:
x/5 + 3 -3 = -9 - 3
Simplifying the left-hand side:
x/5 = -12
Multiplying both sides by 5:
x = -60
Therefore, the solution is x = -60.