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Does anyone know 3x=-12?​

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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:

Divide 3 on both sides since you use the inverse to cancel out each other but you need to do it on both sides to make the equation balance.

3 divided by 3x is x

3 divided by -12 is -4

x=-4

User Steoleary
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3x = -12
3x/3 = -12/3
x = 4
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