Which value of x makes the following equation true?
3(x - 4) + 54 = -3x
I think it is -6
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well, does 3(-10)+54 = 18?
um... no its 8 huh?
well, first of all, check your answer back in the originl
for example if x = 8
3 (8-4) + 54 = -3(8) ????
12 + 54 = -24 I doubt it
Now let me try
3 x - 12 + 54 = -3 x
6 x + 42 = 0
x = -42/6 = -7
now check that back in the original
for example if x = 8
3 (8-4) + 54 = -3(8) ????
12 + 54 = -24 I doubt it
Now let me try
3 x - 12 + 54 = -3 x
6 x + 42 = 0
x = -42/6 = -7
now check that back in the original
it works (I think)
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