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3x - 20 = 4 PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW YOU GOT THE ANSWER IN STEPS!

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

3x - 20 = 4

add 20 to both sides

3x - 20 + 20 = 4 + 20

3x = 24

divide both sides by 3


(3x)/(3) =
(24)/(3)

x = 8

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