How to solve 3x - 2= -20?

Julia Gallegos

Julia Gallegos

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2023-03-20

How to solve 3 x - 2 = - 20 ?

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Kathleen Gardner

Kathleen Gardner

Beginner2023-03-21Added 9 answers

3 x - 2 = - 20
We must create the variable x by itself in order to find the solution. Then, multiply both sides of the equation by 2 :
3 x - 2    +    2 = - 20    +    2
3 x = - 18
Divide all sides by 3 now.
3 x 3 = - 18 3
Hence,
x = - 6

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