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What is x+2/-1 = 3? i need to know

User Keshet
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Answer:

x=-5

Explanation:

-5+2=(-3)

-3*(-1)= 3

User Sharifa
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Answer:

x=-5

Explanation:

(x+2)/-1 = 3

Multiply each side by -1

(x+2)/-1 * -1 = 3*-1

x+2 = -3

Subtract 2 from each side

x+2-2 = -3-2

x = -5

User Celdor
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