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OpenStudy (anonymous):
(−16)
x
+3=
(−8)
x
I will try to solve your equation.
Note: You need to check your answer(s) (plug them in) to make sure they make sense.
(3x−16)
x
=
(−8)
x
(3x−16)(x)=−8x(Cross-multiplied)
3x2−16x=−8x
3x2−8x=0
x=2.6666666666666665,0
OpenStudy (anonymous):
x = 2.65 round 2.7
OpenStudy (anonymous):
are u sure
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Give a medal and/or fan if this was helpful hon. :D
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Yerp
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
(−16)
x
+3=
(−8)
x
Note: You need to check your answer(s) (plug them in) to make sure they make sense.
(3x−16)
x
=
(−8)
x
(3x−16)(x)=−8x(Cross-multiplied)
3x2−16x=−8x
3x2−8x=0
x=2.6666666666666665,0
OpenStudy (anonymous):
@sudonick ?
OpenStudy (mertsj):
This is a proportion. Cross multiply.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
what he said^ lol, my answer cam up as 8/3 and i know im wrong
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ohh hm
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OpenStudy (mertsj):
@kaylee.carmestro You can do this problem. You need not depend on others. Cross multiply. What do you get?