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The expression 7+3x+4 represents the perimeter of the triangle. Simplify the expression.

7+3x+4 =

User Aphoe
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Answer:

-3.6

Explanation:

Simplifying

7 + 3x + 4 = 0

Reorder the terms:

7 + 4 + 3x = 0

Combine like terms: 7 + 4 = 11

11 + 3x = 0

Solving

11 + 3x = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-11' to each side of the equation.

11 + -11 + 3x = 0 + -11

Combine like terms: 11 + -11 = 0

0 + 3x = 0 + -11

3x = 0 + -11

Combine like terms: 0 + -11 = -11

3x = -11

Divide each side by '3'.

x = -3.666666667

Simplifying

x = -3.666666667

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