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3x+2 (4x-4)=3 what is the answer

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Bidmas
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5x =13 x sorry if it’s wrong
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Step 1. Expand

3x + 8x - 8 = 3

Step 2. Simplify 3x + 8x - 8 to 11x - 8

11x - 8 = 3

Step 3. Add 8 to both sides

11x = 3 + 8

Step 4. Simplify 3 + 8 to 11

11x = 11

Step 5. Divide both sides by 11

x = 1