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4(1 – x) + 2 x = –3( x + 1)

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Answer:

x = - 7

Explanation:

Given

4(1 - x) + 2x = - 3(x + 1) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

4 - 4x + 2x = - 3x - 3, that is

4 - 2x = - 3x - 3 ( add 3x to both sides )

4 + x = - 3 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

x = - 7

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