SOLUTION: -10x+3=-3x+12-4x I'm not sure where to start on this. I can usually (but definitely not always) get it if I can get started. Please help!! The more help the better!!!

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Question 18924: -10x+3=-3x+12-4x
I'm not sure where to start on this. I can usually (but definitely not always) get it if I can get started. Please help!!
The more help the better!!!

Answer by wuwei96815(245)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The easiest way to solve an equation like this is to get all like terms on one side of the equations.

-10x + 3 = -3x + 12 -4x
-10x +3x +4x = 12 - 3
-3x = 9
x = 9/-3 = -3

Substitute -3 into the original equation to check the answer.

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