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If x = 3x + 4 - 1 , then what does -x equal?

User JohnnyO
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Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

x = 3x + 4 - 1

we can subtract 1 from 4

x = 3x + 3

subtract 3x from both sides

-2x = 3

divide both sides by -2

x = -3/2

so -x would equal -(-3/2) = 3/2

User Chaka
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Answer:

-4/5 = x

Explanation:

User Jeremad
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