document.write( "Question 459648: Jane is thinking of a number such that 3 less than twice that number is the additive inverse of 7.
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document.write( "Which inverse operation in the correct sequence will solve the riddle?\r
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document.write( "A. Add 3; then multiply by 2\r
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document.write( "B. Add 3; then divide by 2\r
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document.write( "C. Multiply by 1/2, than subtract 3.\r
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document.write( "D. Multiply by 1/2, then divide by 3. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #315223 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2x-3=-7 \n" ); document.write( "b) \n" ); document.write( "add 3 \n" ); document.write( "2x=-4 \n" ); document.write( "divide by 2 \n" ); document.write( "x=-2 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |