Question

Find the value of x if q(x)=1/2(x)-3= q(x)=-4

Answer 1

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Answer:

  x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Set q(x) = -4 and solve for x.

  q(x) = 1/2x -3 . . . . . . given

  -4 = 1/2x -3 . . . . . . . . q(x) = -4

   -1 = 1/2x . . . . . . . . . . add 3

  -2 = x . . . . . . . . . . . . . multiply by 2