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2x + 3 = 3-(4x + 12) solve for x

User Mike Eshva
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

Expand first before adding/subtracting.

2x + 3 = 3 -(4x + 12)

2x + 3 = 3 - 4x - 12

2x + 3 = - 9 - 4x

Separate the variables and the numbers to each side.

Solve for x.

6x = -12

x = -2

User Honchar Denys
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Answer: x= -2

Explanation:

User Aaron Kushner
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