Find the value of x needed to make the equation below true.

SouXin asked Jan 1, 2023

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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

$-4\left(1.5x-5\right)+4x=26$
Subtract 20 from both sides.

-2x+20-20=26-20
-2x=6

(-2x)/(-2)=(6)/(-2)

x=-3

Phils answered Jan 8, 2023

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