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-4(2x - 4) = 2(2x - 1)​

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Answer:

The answer is X = 0.67

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Answer:

-2x = -3 [Simplified Version] | X = 0.67

Explanation:

-4(2x - 4) = 2(2x - 1)

-8x + 16 = 4x - 2 [Distributive Property]

Subtract 16 on both sides

-8x = 4x - 18

Subtract 4x on both sides

-12x = -18

Divide by -12

X = 0.67

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