SOLUTION: I can't solve these problem, I'm struggling 3x+7=-2

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Question 565161: I can't solve these problem, I'm struggling
3x+7=-2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B7=-2 Start with the given equation.


3x=-2-7 Subtract 7 from both sides.


3x=-9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-9%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3
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