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Solve for x. Please show your work. 2x + 6 = 3x - 2

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:


2x + 6 = 3x - 2

then subtract the 6 from both sides of the equation


2x = 3x - 8

then subtract the 3x from both sides of the equation


- 1x = - 8

then divide each side by -1


x = 8

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