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Solve for x. -3(x+n)=x

Solve for x. -3(x+n)=x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 3/4 n

Explanation:

-3(x+n)=x

Distribute

-3x-3n = x

Add 3x to each side

-3x-3n+3x= x+3x

3n = 4x

Divide by 4

3/4n = 3x/3

3/4 n = x

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