SOLUTION: solve thiz equation -7x - 18 =3

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: solve thiz equation -7x - 18 =3 This question is from textbook algebra 1

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-7x-18=3 Start with the given equation



-7x=3%2B18Add 18 to both sides


-7x=21 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2821%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x



x=-3 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-3