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Solve for x. 3x/−8=−2/14

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Answer:

4.14

Explanation:

3x : -2

-8 14

cross multiply

3x × 14 : -2 × 8

42 + 14x : -16

42+ 16 : 14x

58 : 14x

58 : x

14

4.14 : x

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