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2(x - 4) = 7 - 3x pls help plss

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Given

2(x - 4) = 7 - 3x ← distribute parenthesis on left side

2x - 8 = 7 - 3x ( add 3x to both sides )

5x - 8 = 7 ( add 8 to both sides )

5x = 15 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 3

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