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-4(3 - 2x) + 2x = 2x - 8

A)x = 2
B)x = 1
C)x = 1/2
D)x = 1/3

Which one do you believe is correct?

User Ac
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Answer:

C) x = ½

Explanation:

Using the Distributive Property and combining like-terms will give you this:

-12 + 10x = 2x - 8

- 10x -10x

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-12 = -8x - 8

+ 8 +8

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-4 = -8x [Divide by -8]

½ = x

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