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Solve for x.6(x - 2) = 41.x=12.x=1 1/33.x= 2 2/3

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The given equation is:


6(x-2)=4

It is required to solve for x.

Distribute 6 into the expression in parentheses:


6x-12=4

Add 12 to both sides of the equation:


\begin{gathered} 6x-12+12=4+12 \\ \Rightarrow6x=16 \end{gathered}

Divide both sides of the equation by 6:


\begin{gathered} (6x)/(6)=(16)/(6) \\ \Rightarrow x=(8)/(3)=2(2)/(3) \end{gathered}

Hence, the correct answer is 3) x=2 2/3.

The correct option is 3.

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