Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Algebra: Equations and Inequalities - 6.2 Linear Equations in One Variable and Proportions - Exercise Set 6.2 - Page 362: 83

Answer

x = 0

Work Step by Step

To solve the equation below, 3 - x = 2x + 3 We start by adding x to both sides. 3 - x + x = 2x - x + 3 3 = x + 3 Now, subtract 3 from both sides: 3 - 3 = x + 3 - 3 0 = x or x = 0 is our solution.
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