What is the value of x that makes the given equation true? x − 3x = 2 (4+x) x = − 4 x = − 3 x = − 2 x = − 1

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What is the value of x that makes the given equation true?

x − 3x = 2 (4+x)

x = − 4

x = − 3

x = − 2

x = − 1

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

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

Severine answered Feb 23, 2023

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