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1\3 (x-10) = -4 what is the value of x?

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solve for x


\begin{gathered} (1)/(3)(x-10)=-4 \\ 3*(1)/(3)(x-10)=3*(-4) \\ x-10=-12 \\ x-10+10=-12+10 \\ x=-2 \end{gathered}

answer: x = - 2

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