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What’s the solution for this 4(1-x)+2x=-3(x+1). ?

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

1. Equation at the end of step 1 ((4•(1-x))+3x)-(0-2•(x-1)) = 0

2. Equation at the end of step 2 (4 • (1 - x) + 3x) - -2 • (x - 1) = 0

3. Equation at the end of step 3 x + 2 = 0

4. End of equation Solve : x+2 = 0

User Lea
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Answer: x = -7

Explanation:

4(1 - x) + 2x = -3(x + 1)

First, use distributive property

4 - 4x + 2x = -3x + -3

Combine like terms

4 - 2x = -3x - 3

Add 3x to each side

4 + x = -3

Subtract 4 from each side

x = -7

User Yamu
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