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What value of x makes the Equation 4(0.5x-3)=x-0.25 (12-8x) true?

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4(0.5x - 3) = x - 0.25 (12-8x)

2x - 12 = x - 3 - 2x

2x - 12 = -3 - x

2x + x = -3 + 12

3x = 9

x = 9/3

x = 3

Answer:

x = 3

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