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Solve the following linear equations3(x-2)+7=4(2-x)

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Answer:

x = 1.

Explanation:

First, solve the numbers in the brackets:

3x - 6 + 7 = 8 - 4x

Then collect like terms:

3x + 4x = 8 + 6 - 7

Finally, solve:

7x = 14 - 7

7x = 7 (Divide both sides by 7)

x = 1

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