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Solve for x. 8 – 3x – x = 12 A. –2 B. –10 C. –1 D. –5
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Solve for x. 8 – 3x – x = 12 A. –2 B. –10 C. –1 D. –5
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Solve for x.
8 – 3x – x = 12
A.
–2
B.
–10
C.
–1
D.
–5
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C because once you do the math you are to divide 4 and 4 and that gives 1 but in this case it would be -1
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8 - 3x - x = 12
Subtract 8 from both sides.
-3x - x = 12 - 8
Simplify.
-4x = 4
Divide both sides by -4.
x = -1
Therefore, your answer is C) -1
~Hope I helped!~
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