OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §3.5 Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality · Exercise 67 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality · Exercise 67

Frida started to solve the equation $- 3 x = 36$ by adding $3$ to both sides. Explain why Frida’s method will not solve the equation.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §3.5 Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality · Exercise 67

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