How do you solve # 4x - 3 = -19#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-13T14:19:06

#x=-4#

Given: #4x-3=-19#

Add #3# to both sides.

#4x-color(red)cancelcolor(black)3+color(red)cancelcolor(black)3=-19+3#

#4x=-16#

Divide by #4# on both sides.

#(color(red)cancelcolor(black)4x)/(color(red)cancelcolor(black)4)=-16/4#

#x=-4#