which property of equality could be used to solve -3x=348

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joannablackwelder · Answer

To solve the equation we need for x to be by itself, or have a coefficient of 1. Do you know what operation we would use to do that?

anonymous · Answer

is the answer addition? that would be inverse, right?

joannablackwelder · Answer

No, the inverse of multiplication (-3*x) is division.

anonymous · Answer

But, wouldn't I add because the frist sign of equation isa negative? Sorry I am so confused

joannablackwelder · Answer

Not for this problem because the operation between the -3 and the x is multiplication.

joannablackwelder · Answer

If it was -3 + x = 348 then you would use addition.

anonymous · Answer

got it, thank you sooo much!!

joannablackwelder · Answer

:) Awesome. No worries.

anonymous · Answer

goodness, i honestly don't know how I've made it this far in life.. lol

joannablackwelder · Answer

Haha, I'm sure you know lots of other things. :)

anonymous · Answer

i wont tell you that i have worked in accounting and payroll for over 20 years.... You don't need algebra to do the work! :)

joannablackwelder · Answer

Yup, I'm sure that is true. There are many great careers that never use algebra...