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Solve the equations by combining like terms. Show all the steps.

2(2x - 4) + x = 7


8 = 3(3x + 8) − x

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2(2x-4)+X=7
4x-8+x=7
4x+x=15
5x=15
x=3

8=3(3x+8)-x
8=9x+24-x
-16=9x-x
-16=8x
-2=x
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