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What value of x makes the equation -5x - (-6 - 4x) = -2(3x - 4) true?

User Muralikrishna G S
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Answer:
x=\Large\boxed{(2)/(5) }

Explanation:

Given equation


-5x-(-6-4x)=-2(3x-4)

Expand the parenthesis


-5x+6+4x=-2*3x-2*(-4)


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

Combine like terms


-x+6=-6x+8

Add 6x on both sides


-x+6+6x=-6x+8+6x


5x+6=8

Subtract 6 on both sides


5x+6-6=8-6


5x=2

Divide 5 on both sides


5x/5=2/5


x=\Large\boxed{(2)/(5) }

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