SOLUTION: I dont know how to solve for x. 3x+10, x-30. I get confused. Can you help?

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Question 31067: I dont know how to solve for x. 3x+10, x-30.
I get confused. Can you help?
Answer by acerX(62) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) 3x%2B10=0 subtract 10 from both sides
3x=-10 divide both sides by 3
x=-10%2F3
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2) x-30=0 add 30 to both sides
x=30