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Solve –4x + 2(5x – 6) + 2x = 44 for x. Question 7 options: x = –9 x = –5 x = 12 x = 7

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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:


- 4x + 2(5x - 6) + 2x = 44


= > - 4x + 10x - 12 + 2x = 44


= > 8x - 12 = 44


= > 8x = 44 + 12 = 56


= > x = (56)/(8) = 7

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