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Solve for x

-3(x + n) = x

Answer 1

x=-3/4n

Explanation:

first, remove the parenthesis.

-3(x + n) = x

-3x -3n = x

collect like terms.

-3x - x = 3n

divide both sides.

-4 = 3n

and therefore,

x= -3/4n