Question
Solve the equation
x=−3
Evaluate
4−(3x−3)=16
Subtract the terms
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Evaluate
4−(3x−3)
If a negative sign or a subtraction symbol appears outside parentheses, remove the parentheses and change the sign of every term within the parentheses
4−3x+3
Add the numbers
7−3x
7−3x=16
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
−3x=16−7
Subtract the numbers
−3x=9
Change the signs on both sides of the equation
3x=−9
Divide both sides
33x=3−9
Divide the numbers
x=3−9
Solution
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Evaluate
3−9
Reduce the numbers
1−3
Calculate
−3
x=−3
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Rewrite the equation
x=−3
Evaluate
4−(3x−3)=16
Evaluate
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Evaluate
4−(3x−3)
If a negative sign or a subtraction symbol appears outside parentheses, remove the parentheses and change the sign of every term within the parentheses
4−3x+3
Add the numbers
7−3x
7−3x=16
Move the constant to the right side
−3x=9
Multiply both sides
3x=−9
Solution
x=−3
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