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-1/3(x-15)=-4 what is the correct sequence of operations

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maxsheakoski
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  • 16-10-2020

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps I show will be listed from first-to-last.

-1/3x + 5 = -4 (Distribute)

-1/3x = -9 (Subtract 5 from both sides)

x = 3 (Multiply both sides by -3)

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