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3(x-4)=2(-2x+1) HELP

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

3(x-4)=2(-2x+1)

distribute everything

3x-12 = -4x + 2

move the -4x to the left side of equation

3x + 4x - 12 = 2

move the 12 to the right side of equation

3x + 4x = 2 + 12

combine like terms

7x = 14

x = 2

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