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3x - 2(2x - 5) = 2(x + 3) - 8

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

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We can solve for x by expanding the parentheses and isolating x.

Solve for x

  • 3x - 2(2x - 5) = 2(x + 3)-8
  • 3x - 4x + 10 = 2x + 6 - 8
  • -x + 10 = 2x - 2
  • 10 = 3x - 2
  • 12 = 3x
  • x = 4

The value of x is 4.

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