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-3+8x+6= -9 solve for x

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Answer:

x = -
(3)/(2)

Explanation:

given the equation

- 3 + 8x + 6 = - 9 ( simplify left side )

8x + 3 = - 9 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

8x = - 12 ( divide both sides by 8 )


(8)/(8) x =
(-12)/(8)

x = -
(3)/(2) = - 1.5

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