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-5x-(-7-4x)=-2(3x-4)

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1/5

Explanation:

I solved it with a certain type of calculator.

User Karesh A
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First distribution through parentheses.


-5x+7+4x=-6x+8

Move x-like terms to left and others to right.


5x=1

And now it's pretty much obvious, divide both sides by 5.


x=\boxed{(1)/(5)}

Hope this helps.

User Jago
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