oliviajk19 oliviajk19
  • 11-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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-3x = 12
i really need to know this for my math exam

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Dead3ill
Dead3ill Dead3ill
  • 11-02-2021

Answer:

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex] - 3x = 12[/tex]

Lets divide both the sides by -3.

[tex] = > \frac{ - 3x}{ - 3} = \frac{12}{ - 3} [/tex]

[tex] = > x = - 4[/tex]

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nekosuzy
nekosuzy nekosuzy
  • 11-02-2021

x= -4

-3x=12

divide x by -3 and do the same on the other side

12÷(-3)= -4

hence, x= -4

if you want to check if something is right, substitute your answer into the question

hope this helped

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