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document.write( "If x = -3,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "+3*(-3) + 9 = -9 + 9 = 0<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The equation is true if x = -3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Usually you see this:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3*x+9=0  solve for x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Subtract 9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3x = -9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Divide by 3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = -3<BR>\n" );
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