SOLUTION: What is the formula for -3-10x=25+4x

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Question 378010: What is the formula for -3-10x=25+4x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3-10x=25%2B4x Start with the given equation.


-10x=25%2B4x%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


-10x-4x=25%2B3 Subtract 4x from both sides.


-14x=25%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-14x=28 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2828%29%2F%28-14%29 Divide both sides by -14 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-2


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