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Solve for x
1/3(x-10)=-4

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Answer:

Explanation:

1/3(x-10)=-4

multiply 1/3 into the parenthesis: 1/3x - 10/3 = -4

1/3x = -4+10/3

1/3x = -48/12 + 40/12

1/3x = -2/3

x = -2/3 ÷ 1/3

x = -2/3 × 3

x = -2

10 votes

Answer:

x=-2 is correct answer

Explanation:

x-10=-4*3

x=-12+10

x=-2

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