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

Felvhage asked Mar 13, 2023

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Felvhage asked Mar 13, 2023

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Answer:

x =
(5)/(6)

Explanation:

- 4x + 3 = 2(x - 1) ← distribute parenthesis by 2

- 4x + 3 = 2x - 2 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 6x + 3 = - 2 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

- 6x = - 5 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

x =
(-5)/(-6) =
(5)/(6)

Rich Maes answered Mar 17, 2023

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