Question

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x – 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x – 1)? x = -4/7. x = 3/7 x = 1/3 x = 2/3

Answer 1

x =
`(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

Distribute parenthesis on both sides of the equation.

3x - 3 - 4x - 2 = 8x - 8 ← simplify left side

- x - 5 = 8x - 8 ( subtract 8x from both sides )

- 9x - 5 = - 8 ( add 5 to both sides )

- 9x = - 3 ( divide both sides by - 9 )

x =
`(-3)/(-9)` =
`(3)/(9)` =
`(1)/(3)`