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Write a proof. Given x - 2 = 3(x - 4) Prove x = 5

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x=5

Explanation:

x-2=3(x-4)

x-2=3x-12

12-2=3x-x

10=2x

x=10/2

x=5

User Minutis
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

x - 2 = 3(x - 4)

x - 2 = 3x - 12

-2x - 2 = -12

-2x = -10

x = 5

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