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Zoe is solving the equation 3x-4=-10 for x solving for x

User Zondo
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

User Saheel Sapovadia
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

Solve for x:

3 x - 4 = -10

Add 4 to both sides:

3 x + (4 - 4) = 4 - 10

4 - 4 = 0:

3 x = 4 - 10

4 - 10 = -6:

3 x = -6

Divide both sides of 3 x = -6 by 3:

(3 x)/3 = (-6)/3

3/3 = 1:

x = (-6)/3

The gcd of -6 and 3 is 3, so (-6)/3 = (3 (-2))/(3×1) = 3/3×-2 = -2:

Answer: x = -2

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