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Solve x:
(On the attachment). Please help! Due in for tomorrow! Xx

Solve x: (On the attachment). Please help! Due in for tomorrow! Xx-example-1
User Wilcus
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

( 1 - 4x)/3 = 3 Multiply both sides by 3

1 - 4x = 9 Subtract 1 from each side

-4x = 8 Multiply each side by -1

4x = -8 Divide each side by 4

x = -2

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Check:

(1 – 4(-2))/3 = 3

(1+8)/3 = 3

9/3 = 3

3 = 3


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