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Can someone please help me plz ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ(✿◡‿◡) THE MAX POINTS ARE 60 POINTS FOR MATH PLZ

Solve for x.

3x−8=−214

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x =

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Answer:

x= -
(206)/(3)

Explanation:

Start by adding 8 to both sides:

3x - 8 + 8 = -214 + 8

you get 3x= -206

Next simplify 3x= -206

Divide both sides by 3


(3x)/(3) =
(-206)/(3)

Simplified you get:

x= -
(206)/(3)

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