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justify each step in solving 4x - 3 = 9

4x - 3 + 3 = 9 + 3
4x = 12
4x/4 = 12/4
x = 3

User Visch
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4x−3+3=9+3Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.4x−3+3=9+34x+−3+3=9+3(4x)+(−3+3)=(9+3)(Combine Like Terms)4x=124x=12Step 2: Divide both sides by 4.4x/4=12/4
x=3is this right?
User NtgCleaner
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4x - 3 = 9

4x = 9 + 3

4x = 12

x = 3

hope that helps, God bless!
User Sergey Ushakov
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