Question - Verification of a Proposed Solution for a Linear Equation

To verify if \( x = -2 \) is a solution to the linear equation \( 3x + 5 = -1 \), substitute \( x \) with -2:

\( 3(-2) + 5 = -1 \)

\( -6 + 5 = -1 \)

\( -1 = -1 \)

Since the left-hand side equals the right-hand side after the substitution, \( x = -2 \) is indeed a solution to the given linear equation.