Solve the Linear Equation

What is the value of x if 4x - 3 = -2x?
A.) -2
B.) -1/2
C.) 1/2
D.) 2
E.) 4

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4x - 3 = -2x
-3 = -6x   {subtracted 4x from each side}
x = 1/2   {divided each side by -6, dividing two negatives results in a positive}

C.)  1/2

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