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3x + 4 = -11 what is the value of x in this equation?

User VLC
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

3x + 4 = -11

Isolate 3x.

3x = -11 - 4

Evaluate.

3x = -15

Find x.

x = -15 ÷ 3

x = -5

User Vecnas
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Answer:

Explanation:

3x + 4 = - 11

3x = - 11 - 4

3x = - 15

x = - 15/3

x = - 5

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