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Complete each step in the following solution.
10x + 8 = 3(x - 2)
10x + 8 = 3x
DONE
7x=
DONE
x= -2

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Answer:

x = - 2

Explanation:

10x + 8 =3(x-2)

10x + 8 =3x - 6

10x - 3x = - 6 - 8

7x = - 14

7x/7 = -14/7

x = - 2

User Andrew McNamee
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Answer: x= -2

Step-by-step explanation: use pemdas

10x + 8 = 3(x - 2) distribuite parenthesis

10x + 8 = 3x - 6

10x + 8 = 3x - 6 add like terms

7x +8= -6 add like terms

7x= -14 divide to get x alone

x= -2

User Anisuzzaman Babla
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