step 1 We need to solve the given equation and the equation is 3x plus 4 is equal to minus 8. From here

Solve. 3 x+4=-8 | Numerade

Name: Problem 3, Chapter 0: Algebra and Trigonometry
Uploaded: 2020-07-08T03:48:52-08:00
Duration: 43 s
Channel: Ankit Gupta
Description: Solve. 3 x+4=-8

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Key Concepts

Variable Isolation

Variable isolation is the method of rearranging an equation so that the unknown variable stands alone on one side of the equation. This is typically achieved by applying inverse operations and the properties of equality to systematically remove other terms.

Linear Equations

A linear equation is an equation that represents a straight line when graphed and typically involves variables raised only to the first power. They form the foundation of algebra and can be solved using systematic methods such as isolating the variable.

Properties of Equality

The properties of equality are fundamental rules that allow you to perform the same mathematical operation on both sides of an equation without changing its solution. These include adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing both sides by the same number.

Inverse Operations

Inverse operations are used to reverse the effect of an operation applied to an expression. For solving equations, operations like addition and subtraction or multiplication and division are undone to isolate the variable.

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