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Solve for x:
-2 (x -4) - 1/2 (3-4x) = -12

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Answer:

No solution for x

Explanation:

-2 (x -4) - 1/2 (3-4x) = -12

×(-2) ×(-2)

4(x - 4) + (3 - 4x) = 24

4x - 16 + 3 - 4x = 24

-13 = 24 <-- it's not true so it's no solution

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