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3x + 12 = -3 What is the value of X

User Pedroca
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

i took algebra a couple years ago :)

User Pixeltom
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Answer:

x=-5

Explanation:

3x+12= -3

-12 -12

(subtract 12 from both sides because you want the variable by itself)

3x= -15

(divide by 3 so you can get x completely by itself)

x= -5 (final answer)

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