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3. If the expression 3x +10 is equal to 6 for some value of x, then what is the value of 3x+2 equal to for the same value of x? ​

3. If the expression 3x +10 is equal to 6 for some value of x, then what is the value-example-1
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Answer:

-2 might be wrong

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The answer is -2

We can write the expression to solve of x thus ;

  • 3x + 10 = 6

ssubtract10 from both sides to isolate 3x

3x + 10 - 10 = 6 - 10

3x = - 4

x = -4/3

Substitute x = -4/3 into 3x + 2

Now we have;

3(-4/3) + 2

-4 + 2

= -2

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