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Solve: 3x - 2x + 4 = 5x - 4x - 8

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3x - 2x + 4 = 5x - 4x - 8

Combine like terms.

x + 4 = x - 8

Subtract 4 from both sides.

x = x - 12

Subtract x from both sides.

0 ≠ 12

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