Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321955048
ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 179: 13

Answer

$x=-8$

Work Step by Step

$-3x-3x=50-2$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $-6x=48$ $\longrightarrow$ multiplication property $-6x\div-6=48\div-6$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $x=-8$
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