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4 (3x - 4) = -(-2x + 21) solve for x

User Ristorante
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Explanation:

12x - 16 = 2x - 21

10x - 16 = -21

10x = -5

x= -0.5

User James Cowhen
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Answer:


4(3x - 4)=-(-2x+21)


12x - 16 = 2x - 21


12x - 2x = - 21 + 16


10x = - 5


x = ( - 5)/(10)


x = - 0.5

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