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What is the value of x?

1 (6x — 2) = x – 2

4

A. 2
B. -7
C. -3
D. -9

The 1 and 4 is a fraction. Plz help. Thx :)

User Acylam
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Answer:


6x - 2 = x - 2 \\ 6x - x = 0 \\ 5x = 0 \\ x = 0

User Crjunk
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C. -3

(6x-2)=4x-8
6x-4x=-8+2
2x= -6
2x/2 =-6/2
X=-3
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