solve the equation below:

\-3x - 4 = 71\

select one answer

a $x = 25$
b $x = -25$
c $x = 22.3$
d $x = -22.3$

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solve the equation below:

\-3x - 4 = 71\

select one answer

a $x = 25$
b $x = -25$
c $x = 22.3$
d $x = -22.3$

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(A) $x = 25$

(B) $x = -25$

(C) $x = 22.3$

(D) $x = -22.3$

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