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-2(x - 2) - 4x = 3(x + 1) - 9x
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-2(x - 2) - 4x = 3(x + 1) - 9x

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\huge\boxed{\text{no solution}}

Distribute the
-2 and the
3.
-2x-2(-2)-4x=3x+3(1)-9x

Multiply.
-2x+4-4x=3x+3-9x

Combine the like terms.
-6x+4=-6x+3

Add
6x on both sides of the equation.
4=3

This statement is false, so this equation has
\boxed{\text{no solution}}.

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