rae297
rae297 rae297
  • 19-06-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

how and why does this equation -8-x=-3x equal x=4

Respuesta :

BlakeMATH
BlakeMATH BlakeMATH
  • 19-06-2018
because -8-(4)= -12, and -3(4) = -12
Answer Link
clairebear11213
clairebear11213 clairebear11213
  • 19-06-2018

[tex] - 8 - x = - 3x \\ - 8 = - 3x + x \\ - 8 = - 2x \\ x = - \frac{ - 8}{ - 2} = 4[/tex]
First, we add x to both sides and simplify. Then, we divide both sides by -2
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is the total number of orbitals associated with the principal quantum number n = 3?
The most important political force in mexico since the time of the revolution is the
One sample has n = 5 scores and the second has n = 10 scores.if the pooled variance for the two sample is 30, then what is the value of the estimated standard e
does this table represent a function? why or why not? hours of training: 10 20 30 40 50 60 70, monthly pay: 1250 1400 1550 1700 1850 2000 2150 a. no, because ea
which graph shows the inequality y>-2
What does the term surly mean?
Eleanor of aquitaine served as queen of which two countries?
What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the x-axis? m= what is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the x-axis? m= what is the slope of a line t
Name 2 benefits of negative pressure in the chest cavity
The marketing manager of a company that manufactures church furniture has been given the job of increasing corporate profits by 5 percent during the upcoming ye