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3 years ago

Solve for x. -2x-3=-7

Mathematics

2 answers:

maw [93]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The whole goal when solving problems like this is to get the x alone. So the first step would be to get the -3 over to the other side. To do this, you would add 3 to each side of the equation, so that the -3 on the left side cancels out.

-2x - 3 = -7

+3 +3

-2x = -4

The next thing you need to do is divide each side by -2. You would do this because right now, the equation reads "negative two times x equals negative four". When you divide a multiplication problem, it cancels out, so you are left with just the x.

-2x = -4

÷ -2 ÷ -2

x = 2

You now have the value of x.

Please let me know if you need any more help. I hope this explanation helps you understand a bit better. Have a great day! :)

prisoha [69]3 years ago

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-2x-3=-7

add 3 to both sides

-2x=-4

isolate x by diving both sides by -2

Answer: x=2

Hope that helps!

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