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3x+2(4x - 4) =3

3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3


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Distribute the 2 into the parentheses
3x+(8x-8)= 3
Add 8 to both sides of the equation
3x+8x= 11
Add like terms
11x=11
Divide both sides by 11
x= 1
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