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Solve for x. x/4-1/2(6-x)=7x+3(6-2x)-1

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Answer:46

Explanation:

x/4 - 1/2(6-x)=7x+3(6-2x)-1

x/4 - (6-x)/2=7x+18-6x-1

(x-2(6-x))/2=7x+18-6x-1

(x-12+2x)/2=7x-6x+18-1

(x+2x-12)/2=7x-6x+18-1

(3x-12)/2=x+17

Cross multiply

3x-12=2(x+17)

3x-12=2x+34

Collect like terms

3x-2x=12+34

x=46

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Answer:

the answer is -80

Explanation:

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