Addition is the first step in solving the equation. Here is how to solve this problem:
x/3 - 3 = 11
+ 3 + 3
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x
(3) -------- = 14(3)
3
x = 42
X = 213.075
First you have to get rid of the 4 and since it’s multiplying you to the opposite and that’s dividing.
-3.7 divided by 4 = -0.925
X - 214 = -0. 925
Then you add 214 to -0.925 and get 213.075
2x(-5x-3)
2x(-5x)= -10x and 2x(-3)= -6x
= -10x sq - 6x
-10x is sq bc you are multiplying the same variable twice