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What is the solution to x in 3(x+2)-4x+2=3x+2(x-8)

User Raju Sidda
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

User Johnny Wey
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3(x+2)-4x+2=3x+2(x-8)
3x+6-4x+2=3x+2x-16
3x-4x+6+2=5x-16
-x+8=5x-16
-x-5x=-16-8
-6x=-24 divide both sides by -6 we get
X=4
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