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6x + 2 - 8x + 7 = 4x + 1 A. 4/3 B. 3/4 C. -4/3 D. -3/4 oc A D B​

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Given

6x + 2 - 8x + 7 = 4x + 1 ← simplify left side

9 - 2x = 4x + 1 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

9 - 6x = 1 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

- 6x = - 8 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

x =
(-8)/(-6) =
(4)/(3) → A

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