What is the solution for x in the equation? -x + 3/7 = 2x - 25/7 A. x = -4/3 B. x= 4/3 C. x = 3/4 D. x = - 3/4

Nadeem Douba asked Apr 16, 2023

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What is the solution for x in the equation?

-x + 3/7 = 2x - 25/7

A. x = -4/3
B. x= 4/3
C. x = 3/4
D. x = - 3/4

Nadeem Douba asked Apr 16, 2023

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Answer: B

Explanation:

To solve for x, we have to use inverse properties.

-x+(3)/(7) =2x-(25)/(7) [subtract both sides by
(3)/(7) ]

-x=2x-4 [subtract both sides by 2x]

-3x=-4 [divide both sides by -3]

x=(4)/(3)

This gives the answer B.

CatalinBerta answered Apr 20, 2023

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