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Find the value of x when 6-4x = 6x-8x-2.

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Answer:

x=-1/2

Explanation:

6-4x is equal to 2x, and 6x-8x is equal to -2x. So the equation now becomes 2x=-2x-2. Next, we add 2x on both sides, which transfers to 4x=-2. Now we divide each side by 4, and ultimately we get x=-2/4, which in simplified terms, is -1/2. So, x=-1/2.

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