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Factor the expression 3x^2-8x=-4

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Answer:

X= 2/3 or X=2

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract -4 from both sides.

3x^2−8x−(−4)=−4−(−4)3x2−8x+4=0

Step 2: Factor left side of equation.

(3x−2)(x−2)=0

Step 3: Set factors equal to 0.

3x−2=0

or

x−2=0

Or

X=2/3

Or x=2

Answer:

x=2/3

or

x=2

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