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1/3 ( x - 10) = -4 ???​

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Answer:


x = - 2

Explanation:

1) Simplify 1/3 ( x - 10) to x-10/3.


(x - 10)/(3) = - 4

2) Multiply both sides by 3.


x - 10 = - 4 * 3

Simplify 4 × 3 to 12.


x - 10 = - 12

4) Add 10 to both sides.


x = - 12 + 10

5) Simplify -12 + 10 to -2.


x = - 2

So, therefor, the answer is, x = -2.

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