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Need help solving this equation: -4x + 33 = 2x + 81

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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:

Collect the like terms

-4x - 2x = 81 - 33

-6x = 48

x = 48 / - 6

x = - 8

User Stepanian
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\\ \sf\longmapsto -4x+33=2x+81


\\ \sf\longmapsto -4x-2x=81-33


\\ \sf\longmapsto -6x=48


\\ \sf\longmapsto x=(48)/(-6)


\\ \sf\longmapsto x=-8

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