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Solve the following equation ​

Solve the following equation ​-example-1
User Oliver Leung
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Answer:

x =-1/3 and x=4

Explanation:

solve by factoring:

separate into two equations:

3x+1=0

8-2x=0

(when the products of factors equals zero, at least one factor is zero)

3x=-1

x=-1/3

-2x=-8

x=4

User LemonTea
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Answer:

X= -1/3 or 4

Explanation:

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