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Solve for x: 4(x + 2) = 3(x − 2)
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Solve for x: 4(x + 2) = 3(x − 2)

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4x + 8 = 3x - 6
x = 2
User Joelg
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Answer:

x= -14

Explanation:

Use the distributive property to simplify.

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

Now, multiply.

4x+8 = 3x-6

Move the variable to one side, you do that by subtracting the smallest variable to both sides.

4x+8 = 3x-6

-3x -3x

Subtract 8 to both sides.

x+8= -6

-8 -8

x= -14

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