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If j(x)=3x+1, find x if j(x)=-11​

User JohnnBlade
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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

j(x) = 3x + 1

j(x) = -11

Step 2: Substitute and solve for x

-11 = 3x + 1

-12 = 3x

x = -4

User Ales Potocnik
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