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8x – 2(x + 1) = 2(3x – 1)

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8x - 2(x + 1) = 2(3x - 1)

First, expand to remove parenthesis. / Your problem should look like:
8x - 2x - 2 = 6x - 2
Second, subtract 8x - 2x - 2 to get 6x - 2. / Your problem should look like:
6x - 2 = 6x - 2
Third, both sides are equal, so there are infinite solutions. The equation is always true.

Answer: infinite solutions

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