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HELP!!!

Solve for the value of x
-3x - 8 = -20
A. 4
B. 28/3
C. -28/3
D.-4|

User Robokop
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Answer:

A. 4, X = 4

Explanation:

-3x - 8 = -20

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

-3x = -20 + 8

Calculate the sum

-3x + -12

Divide both sides of the equation by -3

x = 4

Solution

x = 4

User Harry Cho
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The answer to the question is: A.4 x=4
User Nikhil Bhatia
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