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What is 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

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Answer:

x = -7

Explanation:

4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

Subtract 4 from each side

4-4 - 2(x - 3) = 24-4

-2(x-3) = 20

Divide each side by -2

-2(x-3)/-2 = 20/-2

x-3 = -10

Add 3 to each side

x-3+3 = -10+3

x = -7

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