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2(x+4)=3(-2+x)

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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

2(x + 4) = 3( -2 + x) distribute the 2 and the 3.

2(x) + 2(4) = 3(-2) + 3(x)

2x + 8 = -6 + 3x Subtract 2x from both sides

2x - 2x + 8 = -6 +3x -2x

8 = -6 +x Add 6 to both sides

8 + 6 = 6 - 6 + x

14 = x

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