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Solve
2(x + 3) = x - 4

User Sarme
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Answer:

x = -10

Explanation:

distributive property

(2·x) + (2·3) = x - 4

2x + 6 = x - 4

subtract x to both sides

x + 6 = -4

subtract 6 to both sides

x = -10

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User Mechanicker
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Answer: x = - 10

Explanation:

2( x + 3) = x - 4

removing the bracket

2x + 6 = x - 4

collecting like terms

2x - x = - 4 - 6

x = - 10

User Sauda
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