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-2(3x-2)+3x+3=34
how to solve it

User Arcangelo
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x = - 9

Explanation:

Given

- 2(3x - 2) + 3x + 3 = 34 ← distribute and simplify left side

- 6x + 4 + 3x + 3 = 34

- 3x + 7 = 34 ( subtract 7 from both sides )

- 3x = 27 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = - 9

User Zachary Kraus
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Answer:

-35/3

Explanation:

-2(3x-2) + 3x + 3 = 34

-6x-4+3x+3=34

-3x-1=34

-3x=35

x=-35/3

User Chris Cunningham
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