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29 August, 09:28

3x - 1 = 2 (-4) solve the following equation for x

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  1. 29 August, 09:48
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    x = 2.3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3x-1=2 (-4)

    3x-1 = 2 x - 4

    (multiply 2 and - 4)

    3x-1 = - 8

    (subtract one)

    3x = - 7

    (divide by three)

    x=2.3
  2. 29 August, 09:53
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    x = - 7/3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3x - 1 = 2 (-4)

    simplify

    3x - 1 = - 8

    +1 + 1

    3x = - 7

    you have to get the variable by itself

    x = - 7/3
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