How do you solve #7x + 3- 6x = - 4#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-07-30T21:43:05

#x=-7#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Solve:

#7x+3-6x=-4#

Subtract #3# from both sides.

#7x+3-3-6x=-4-3#

Cancel #3# on the left side.

#7x+color(red)cancel(color(black)(3))-color(red)cancel(color(black)(3))-6x=-4-3#

Simplify.

#x=-7#