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3(4x-3) - 19 = 8x-4

What is the value of x?

A- x=6
B- x=24
C- x=96
D- x= -6

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A is correct. 4x6 is 24. 24-3=21. 21x3= 63. 63-19=44. 44+4=48. 8x=8x4=48
User Vadim Ferderer
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The answer is A) x = 6

3(4x-3) - 19 = 8x-4
12 x - 9 - 19 = 8x - 4
12x - 8x = -4 + 9 + 19
4x = 24
4x / 4 = 24 / 4
x = 6
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