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Solve -(3x-2) = -4(X + 1) - 4

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Answer:

x = -10

Explanation:

-(3x-2) = -4(x+1) -4

distribute

-3x+2 = -4x-4-4

combine like terms

-3x+2 = -4x-8

add 4x to each side

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

x+2 = -8

subtract 2 from each side

x+2-2 = -8-2

x = -10

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