Question

Solve for x: -3x - 3 = - 12 ​

Answer 1

-3x-3=-12 +3

-3x=-9 ÷(-3)

x=3

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

-3x - 3 = -12

+3 +3

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-3x = -9

-3x/3 = -9/3

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-x = -3; x = 3

Check Work:

-3(3) - 3 = -12

-9 - 3 = -12

-12 = -12 (true)