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I need help please it’s worth13 points with explanation please

I need help please it’s worth13 points with explanation please-example-1

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Answer:

x = 1/7

Explanation:

-(x + 3) = 8x - 4 - 2x

-x - 3 = 8x - 4 - 2x

-x - 3 = 6x - 4

-x = 6x -1

-7x = -1

x = 1/7

User Cfg
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Answer:

1/7

Explanation:

-(x + 3) = 8x - 4 - 2x

-x - 3 = 8x - 4 - 2x

combine like terms

-x - 3 = 6x - 4

add

-x = 6x -1

subtract

-7x = -1

divide

x = 1/7

User Vincenzo Lavorini
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