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HELP ASAP! Find the value of x. -1x + 72 = -3x + 84
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Find the value of x. -1x + 72 = -3x + 84

User Nmenezes
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

-1x+72=-3x+84

+3x on both sides

2x+72=84

subtract 72 on both sides

2x=12

divide by 2 on both sides

x=6

User Timothy Murphy
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

First, add x to each side.

72=-2x+84

Subtract 84 from each side

-12=-2x

Dive each side by -2

6=x

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