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What is the solution to the equation? −12x=−3
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User Bernd Haug
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Answer:

x = 1/4

Explanation:

−12x = − 3

Step 1: Divide both sides by -12.

-12x/-12 = -3/-12

Answer:

x = 1/4

User David Reich
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Answer:

The answer is 1/4 or 0.25

Explanation:

The question is very simple. All we have to do is figure out what -12 multiplied by ______ equals -3

So we can just divide -3 by -12 to find the answer.

-3 / -12 = 0.25

So the answer is 0.25 or 1/4 in fraction form.

Hope this helps! :)

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