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Solve the following equation for x: 6(4x + 5) = 3(x + 8) + 3. Round to the nearest hundredth.

User Molikh
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Answer:

x ≈ -0.14

Explanation:

6(4x + 5) = 3(x + 8) + 3

24x + 30 = 3x + 24 + 3

24x + 30 = 3x + 27

21x + 30 = 27

21x = -3

x =
(-3)/(21)

x =
-(1)/(7)

x ≈ -0.14

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