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-4(2x-3) + 4x = 9x -4x +8 -4 answer this

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Answer:

x = 8/9

Explanation:

-4(2x-3) + 4x = 9x -4x +8 -4

2x*(-4) -3*(-4) + 4x = 9x - 4x + 8 - 4

-8x + 12 + 4x = 9x - 4x + 8 - 4 {Combine like terms}

-4x + 12 = 5x + 4

12 = 5x + 4x + 4

12 = 9x + 4

12- 4 = 9x

9x = 8

x = 8/9

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