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

User Pixelbyaj
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Answer:

x = -14

)Explanation:

To find the value of x

Transpose

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

4x + 8 = 3x - 6

4x - 3x = -6 -8

x = -14

we can even cross check

putting the value of x by -14

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

4 (-14 +2) = 3 (-14 -2)

-56 +8 = -42 -6

-48 = -48

same = same

so CROSS-CHECKED

User Majid Rajabi
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Answer:

x = -14

Explanation:

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

4x + 8 = 3x - 6

x + 8 = -6

x = -14

User Sawel
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