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-4x-3=-2x-2 solving for x

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Answer:

x = 1/2

Explanation:

4x -3 = 2x - 2 There are many ways to approach this problem. I am going to start by subtracting 2x from both sides of the equation.

2x -3 = -2 I am going to add 3 to both sides of the equation

2x = 1 Divide both sides of the equation by 2

x = 1/2

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