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3x-6=4(2-3x)-8xwhat does x equal?

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Answer:

x = 14/23

Explanations:

The given equation is:

3x - 6 = 4(2 - 3x) - 8x

Open the parenthesis by expanding the equation

3x - 6 = 8 - 12x - 8x

3x - 6 = 8 - 20x

Collect like terms

3x + 20x = 8 + 6

23x = 14

Divide both sides by 23

23x / 23 = 14/23

x = 14/23

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