Answer: x=-2
Explanation:
Given
f(x)=2(3x+7)-4(x-2)
f(x)=18
Use substitution method
2(3x+7)-4(x-2)=18
Expand parenthesis
6x+14-4x+8=18
Combine like terms
2x+22=18
Subtract 22 on both sides
2x+22-22=18-22
2x=-4
Divide 2 on both sides
2x/2=-4/2
x=-2
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