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Question 797051: If four times x is equal to x decreased by 3, then x is...
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If four times x is equal to x decreased by 3, then x is...
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Equation:
4x = x-3
3x = -3
x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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