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Given the equation 5x − 4 = –2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process. Megan solved a similar equation below. Is Megan's solution correct? Explain why or why not. 3(2x − 4) = 5x − 1 6x − 12 = 5x − 1 11x − 12 = –1 11x = 11 x = 1

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5x-4=-2(3x+2)
5x-4=-6x-4
+4. +4
5x=-6x
-5x. -5x
0=-11x
X=0
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