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Describe what is being done in each equation 2(-3x+4)=5x+2

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Answer:

  • x=6/11

Explanation:

2(-3x+4)=5x+2 (Expand)

-6x+8=5x+2

-6x+8-8=5x+2-8 (Subtract 8 from both sides)

→ -6x=5x-6

-6x-5x=5x-6-5x ( Subtract 5x from both sides)

→ -11x=-6

-11x/-11=-6/-11 (Divide both sides by -11)

→ x=6/11

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