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Solve this equation

Solve this equation-example-1
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2(x+9)=8(x-3)
2x+18=8x-24
24+18=8x-2x
42=6x
X=42/6=7
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cross multiply and expand by using distributive property
8x - 24 = 2x + 18
6x =42
x = 7

answer
x = 7
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