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Describe how you would decide which variable term to add or subtract on both sides of the equation -3x + 7 = 4x - 9.

(Sorry if this is easy, I'm bad at math.)

(Written response, please help me!!)

User Jemima
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Answer:

Personally I always do the smallest variable in order to make it easier

Explanation:

in this case i would add 3x to both sides because it's (-3x) smallest out of the two. so then the equation would be 7 = 7x - 9

from there you would add 9 to both sides and get 16 = 7x

then x = 2.29 (it's rounded up from 2.285...)

User Cristiana
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Answer:I would add 3x on both sides because it would allow you to have a positive variable saving you time and effort.

Step-by-step explanation:7=7x-9

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