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  • 19-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

3 + x + 1 = 2

X =

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AnimeBrainly
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  • 19-09-2018

Simplify. Combine like terms

3 + x + 1 = 2

x + 4 = 2

Note the equal sign. What you do to one side, you do to the other. Isolate the x. Subtract 4 from both sides

x + 4 (-4) = 2 (-4)

x = 2 - 4

Simplify

x = -2

-2 is your answer for x

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