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The answer for the equation: 3x + 2 = 2x- 4

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Answer:

x = -6

Explanation:

1. 3x + 2 = 2x - 4

2. subtract 2x from 3x to get the variables together.

3. New equation is 1x + 2 = -4

4. Subtract 2 from -4 to get the constants together

5. New equation is 1x = -6

6. Divide by 1 on both sides to get the variable alone

7. Your answer is -6

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