SOLUTION: Solve the equation for x and show your work. -2x + 51 = -3

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Question 408571: Solve the equation for x and show your work. -2x + 51 = -3
Answer by clarkp(14) About Me  (Show Source):
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GIVEN
-2x+51 =-3 --- using the addition property of equality
-2x + 51 -51 =-3-51
-2x=-54
using the inverse property of multiplication
-2x(1/2) = -54(1/2)
therefore x= -27

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