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

User Dewey
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Answer:

10/4

Explanation:

3(4-x)=x+2

12-3x=x+2

10=4x

x=10/4

User Thomson Comer
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Answer:
x=\Large\boxed{2.5}

Explanation:

Given equation


3(4-x)=x+2

Expand the parenthesis on the left-hand side


3* 4-3* x=x+2


12-3x=x+2

Add 3x on both sides


12-3x+3x=x+2+3x


12=4x+2

Subtract 2 on both sides


12-2=4x+2-2


10=4x

Divide 4 on both sides


10/4=4x/4


x=\Large\boxed{2.5}

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User Mark Rabjohn
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