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2(x+3)=x-4 what is x?

User GProst
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Answer:

x=-10

Explanation:

2(x+3)=x-4

2x+6=x-4, subtract x from both sides

x+6=-4, subtract 6 from both sides

x=-10

Plug it back in to check

2(-10+3)=-10-4

2(-7)=-14

-14=-14

User Param Singh
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