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What is the value of x in the equation 3x+96=x−3

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-49.5
3x+96=x-3
+3 +3
3x+99=x
-3x -3x
99=-2x
-2 -2
-49.5=x
(Remember to add like terms!)
User Yasser
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Answer:

-49.5

Explanation:

3x + 96 = x - 3

2x + 96 = -3 (-x both sides)

2x = -99 (-96 both sides)

x = -49.5 (/2 both sides)

User Morten Stulen
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