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What is equivalent to x-2(3x-1)=3x

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Answer:

1/4 = x

Explanation:

x - 2( 3x - 1 ) = 3x

Step 1 :- Distribute 2

x - 2 × 3x - 2 × 1 = 3x

x - 6x + 2 = 3x

Step 2:- Combine like terms

-5x + 2 = 3x

Step 3 :- Add 5x to both sides

-5x + 5x + 2 = 3x + 5x

2 = 8x

Step 4 :- Divide both side by 8

2/8 = 8x / 8

1/4 = x

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