3 is multiplied to x and 1 so (3x+3)
now you multiply the -2 to x and 4 so you get (-2x+2)-4
now i would put x to one side so
3x+3=(-2x+2)-4
+2x +2x
5x+3=2-4
= 5x+3=-2
now you get the numbers alone
5x+3=-2
-3 -3
5x=-5
now divide both by 5
x= -1
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Answer:
what question do you have?
7.5-3.25=4.25 tons.
The truck weights 4.25 tons.
Check with other answers, although I'm pretty sure its correct.
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