Solve equation for x. Provide the justifications for each step. See the first example as a reminder for the types of justifications that might be used.

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PintoDoido · Answer 1 · 2023-03-29T05:22:14+0000

We have the next equation

Justification

Subtraction property of equality

$\begin{gathered} -16-3x=3x-3x+11 \\ -16-3x=11 \end{gathered}$

Justification

Addition property of equality

$\begin{gathered} -16+16-3x=11+16 \\ -3x=27 \end{gathered}$

Justification

Division property of equality

$\begin{gathered} (-3)/(-3)x=(27)/(-3) \\ x=-9 \end{gathered}$

ANSWER

x=-9