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What value of x is in the solution set of 3(x – 4) > 5x + 2?

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Answer:

What value of x is in the solution set of 3(x - 4) = 5x + 2?

Solution:

3(x - 4) = 5x + 2 [Given]

Using the distributive law of multiplication on LHS

3x - 12 = 5x + 2

By grouping the similar terms on either sides and solving for x, we get

3x - 5x = 2 + 12

- 2x = 14

Divide both sides by -2 (by division property of equality)

(- 2x/2 )= 14/2

-x = 7

Therefore, the value of x is -7.

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