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What is the first step to solve this equation: -3x + 12 = -40
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What is the first step to solve this equation:
-3x + 12 = -40

User Cateof
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Answer:

17.3333

Explanation:

-3x+12=-40

3x=-40-12

3x=-52

x=52รท3

x=17.3333

User Debakant Mohanty
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Answer:

Your supposed to cancel out 12 on both sides so u subtract 12 on both sides so the equation would be

-3x= -52

Explanation:

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