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Solve linear equations

Solve for x

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

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Answer: X = - 9/11

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User VinceFR
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Answer:

x = -
(9)/(11)

Explanation:

Given

- 2(4x + 3) = 3(x + 1) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

- 8x - 6 = 3x + 3 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

- 11x - 6 = 3 ( add 6 to both sides )

- 11x = 9 ( divide both sides by - 11 )

x = -
(9)/(11)

User Petro Ivanenko
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