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3(x - 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x - 1)
What is the solution in a fraction

User RobR
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Answer:

1/3

Explanation:

3(x-1)-2(2x+1)=8(x-1)

3x-3-4x-2=8x-8

3x-4x-3-2=8x-8

-x-5=8x-8

-x-8x-5=-8

-9x-5=-8

-9x=-8+5

-9x=-3

9x=3

x=3/9

simplify

x=1/3

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