algebra · worked example

Solve 3x + 9 = 0

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Problem

3x+9=03x + 9 = 0

Step-by-step solution

  1. Subtract 99 from both sides: 3x=93x = -9.

  2. Divide both sides by 33: x=3x = -3.

Answer

x=3x = -3

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