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2 years ago

Solve 3(x-4)=-5 for x

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2 answers:

makvit [3.9K]2 years ago

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Answer:

x=7/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x-4)=-5

3x-12=-5

3x=7

x=7/3

anyanavicka [17]2 years ago

6 0

3(x-4)=-5

3x-12=-5 add 12 to both sides

3x=7 divide both sides by 3

x=7/3

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