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Solve for x 3(2x-5)=4x+33

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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:

distribute the 3

6x - 15 = 4x + 33

Combine like terms by regrouping, remember if the number crosses the equal sign the sign changes.

6x - 4x = 15+ 33

2x = 48

divide both sides by the coefficient 2

x = 24

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