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Solve the equations for X. Check

If possible.
a)
3x + 5 = 4x+8-X
b) 3x + 2-(X+3)= X+3-(-3x-4)

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

When answering questions like these first, combine like terms you get 3x+5 =3x+8, Subtract 5 from both of the sides you get 3x=3x+3 remove 3x from both sides and you got 0=3 this is a contradicting statement meaning no solution ∅

B) Distribute first, 3x + 2 -x = x + 3 + 3x +4

2, Combine the like terms 2x - 1 = 7 + 4x

3, Isolate variable and constants 2x = 8 + 4x

3(1) Cont- Isolation -2x = 8

Thus divide both side by -2 giving us -4

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