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Question 7 of 12 Solve: 3x- 8 = 6(1 - 2x) + 16 O A. x = 2 O B. x = 5 O C. x= -2 O D. There are infinitely many solutions.



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Answer:

A. x =2

Step-by-step explanation: Rearrange terms 3x - 8 = 6 ( 1 - 2x ) + 16 ---> 3x - 8 = 6 ( -2x + 1 ) +16

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Add 8 to both sides of the equation

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Add 12x to both sides of the equation

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Simplify -------> x=2

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