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Answer:

Explanation:

The answer is x=-4 the work is shown on the pic

Answer this question show you’re work-example-1
User JayC
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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

2x + 4(2x+7) = 3(2x+4)

distributive property first

2x + 8x + 28 = 6x + 12

now combine like terms

10x + 28 = 6x + 12

now move the +28 over to the other side by subtraction

10x = 6x -16

move the 6x over by subtraction

4x = -16

divide by 4

x = -4

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