Use reasoning to answer the following question.
Solve below question 3x - 5 = -20\nOptions:\n(A) -8\n(B) -9\n(C) -5\n(D) -4\n(E) 1

(C)
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.

Therefore, the answer is (C)