OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §8.2 Solve Equations Using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality · Exercise 43 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations Using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality · Exercise 43

Frida started to solve the equation $- 3 x = 36$ by adding $3$ to both sides. Explain why Frida’s method will result in the correct solution.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §8.2 Solve Equations Using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality · Exercise 43

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