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

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X=3 is the correct answer for this!!
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

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

Distribute outside the parentheses.

2x + 6 = 6x - 6

Combine like terms by adding 6 to both sides.

2x + 12 = 6x

Combine like terms by subtracting 2x from both sides.

12 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4.

12/4 = x

x = 3

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