Match the following items. 1.) 2x + x + 4 = -17 2.) 3x + 4 = -17 3.) 3x = -21 4.) x = -7

Combine like terms

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Subtraction


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2x + x + 4 = -17    Given

(2x + x) + 4 = -17    Combine like terms

3x + 4 = -17

3x +4 - 4 = -17 - 4    Subtraction property of equality

3x = -21

3x/3 = -21/3      Division property of equality

x = -7