John R. answered • 02/25/13
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asked • 02/25/13Problem: "-32 = x + 3" ... why wouldn't you just subtract "3" from each side of the equation to isolate "x" on the right side?
Problem: "-32 = x + 3" ... why wouldn't you just subtract "3" from each side of the equation to isolate "x" on the right side?
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Brandon T. answered • 02/25/13
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You are correct in "subtracting" 3 from each side.
-32 = x + 3
-32 - 3 = x
--> x = -35
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