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  • 31-08-2019
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I have a problem -3x-7=-13. When isolating x I divide x by -3 then divide -13 by -3 correct?

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donottryme
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  • 31-08-2019

Hello!

no, that is not the correct way to isolate x. you were somewhat on the right track however.

here's the correct way:

add 7 to both sides to get -3x = -6

then divide both sides by -3 to get x = 2

I hope this helps, and have a nice day!

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