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3x+2+4x-20 what is the value of x

User Shakedzy
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Answer:

Explanation:

Here you go mate

Step 1

3x+2+4x-20 Equation/Question

Step 2

3x+2+4x-20 simplify by taking terms

(3x+4x)+(2+(-20))

answer

7x-18

User Gibbss
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Answer:

x = 18/7

Explanation:

First, you want to combine like terms

3x + 2 + 4x - 20

7x - 18

If the equation is equal to zero, then you would get x by itself.

7x - 18 = 0

7x = 18

x = 18/7

User Ruslan Batdalov
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