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If 8x-4=6x-10, find the value of 3x

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Answer:


3x = -9

Explanation:

Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.


2x-4=-10

Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.


2x=-6

Divide each term by
2 and simplify.


x=-3

Replace the variable
x with
-3 in the expression.


3(-3)

Multiply
3 by
-3


-9

User David Kjerrumgaard
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8x - 4 = 6x - 10
8x - 6x = - 10 + 4
2x = -6
x = -3
3x = -9
User Matilde
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