K (x) = 1/3 (x+9) and k (x) = -4, so x=?

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Madeline

4 January, 12:36

K (x) = 1/3 (x+9) and k (x) = -4, so x=?

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Adrienne Mcguire · Answer 1

x = - 21

Step-by-step explanation:

if k (x) = - 4 you can substitute that into the original equation:

-4=1/3 (x+9)

multiply both sides of the equation by 3

-12=x+9

subtract 9 from each side

-21=x

Pranav Orozco · Answer 2

x = - 21

Step-by-step explanation:

k (x) = 1/3 (x+9) and k (x) = -4

Set them equal

1/3 (x+9) = -4

Multiply each side by 3

3*1/3 (x+9) = -4*3

x+9 = - 12

Subtract 9 from each side

x+9-9 = - 12-9

x = - 21