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4x - 2 (x - 2) = -9 + 5x -8

4x - 2 (x - 2) = -9 + 5x -8-example-1

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4x - 2 (x - 2) = -9 + 5x -8

Do the indicated mult. Then 4x - 2 x + 4 = -9 + 5x -8

Combining like terms, 2x + 4 = 5x - 17
21 = 3x
x = 7 (answer)
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