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Question 898057: hello i need help in solving this equation which is -3x-3 equals x-4
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-3x-3=x-4 Start with the given equation.


-3x=x-4%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


-3x-x=-4%2B3 Subtract x from both sides.


-4x=-4%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x=-1 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-1%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.


x=1%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1%2F4

The answer as a fraction is x=1%2F4

The answer as a decimal number is 0.25 (since 1%2F4=0.25 )