Find the Value of the Variable That Satisfies the Equation

question 136

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.
--10x + x = -36

• A)x = -4
• B)x = 4
• C)x = 5
• D)x = -5

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Definitions:

Contra-Asset Account

A contra-asset account is an account used in a ledger to reduce the value of a related account. It has a credit balance and is used to adjust the value of an asset account to its net value.

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A transaction arrangement where goods are placed in the care of another party to sell, but ownership and title remain with the supplier until sale.

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A situation where the total credits in an account exceed the total debits, often reflecting a company's liability or revenue.

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