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Givien f (x) = -3x-1, solve for x when f(x) =-10

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Since both have f(x), the substitution method can be used.

1. f(x) = -3x - 1

2. f(x) = -10

Therefore,

-3x - 1 = -10

Flip to positive to calculate more easily since all are negative (although, this is optional.)

3x + 1 = 10

3x + 1 - 1 = 10 - 1 (to make one side x and other side number)

3x = 9

x = 3

Hope this helped! ^^

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