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Solve for x. 3X - 4 3X - 8

Solve for x. 3X - 4 3X - 8-example-1
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Answer:

x = 2

As x = 12/6 = 2

Explanation:

3x-4+3x-8

3x+3x-4-8

= 6x-12

FACTORISING for check and set to zero

6(x-2)

6x -12 = 0

Cancel out left by adding 12 to both sides then applying /6 to both sides to cancel 6 left side.

6x--12 + 12 = 0 + 12

6x / 6 = 12 / 6

x = 12/6

x = 2

or balance as grouping by separation = multiply at end by -1

3x+3x = --4 - 8

6x = - 12

x = - 12/6

x = - 2

x = - 2 ( -1 )

x = 2

Solve for x. 3X - 4 3X - 8-example-1
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