X/3 - 4 = (-20) what is the answer

Mathematics

2 answers:

const2013 [10]4 years ago

5 0

Answer: -48

Step-by-step explanation: You will add the 4 to each side of the equation, making the 4 on the left side cancel and on the right side when you add The 4, you are actually subtracting because anytime you have a negative and a positive you will subtract and take the sign of the larger number. That will leave you with x/3=-16. Multiply everything by 3 to get rid of the fraction and that will leave you with x=-48

melisa1 [442]4 years ago

3 0

Answer:

x=-48

Step-by-step explanation:

Add 4 to both sides and then multiply both sides by 3.

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