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How do you solve negative 10 subtract 3 times a variable equals 17?
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∙ 8y ago
-10 - 3x = 17
Add ten to both sides.
-3x = 27
Divide both sides by -3
x = -9
Check it.
-9 - (-27) = 17
It checks.
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