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consider the equation
-22 + 3x
___________ = 2
3x + 7
How do you begin isolating the variable x to one side of the equation?
A) Multiply both sides by 3x + 7.
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B) Divide both sides by 3x + 7.
C) Multiply both sides by -22 + 3x.
D) Divide both sides by -22 + 3x.
The solution of the equation is
A) -12
B) -9
C) -6
D) -3​

2 Answers

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Answer: Multiply both sides by 3x +7

Then -12

Explanation:

User Hien Tran
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Answer:

A)Multiply both sides by 3x + 7.

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A)the solution of the equation is x=-12

Explanation:

Hello

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to begin isolating we must multiply both sides by 3x + 7.

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this way


(-22+3x)/(3x+7)=2\\(-22+3x)/(3x+7)*(3x+7)=2*(3x+7)\\-22+3x=2*(3x+7)

let´s continue to find x


\\-22+3x=2*(3x+7)\\-22+3x=6x+14\\-22-14=6x-3x\\-36=3x\\x=(-36)/(3)\\ x=-12

the solution of the equation is x=-12

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