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2(4x - 1) = 3(x + 2)​

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the answer is going to be x=8/5
User ForTruce
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Answer:

x = 8/5

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

2(4x - 1) = 3(x + 2)

Step 2: Distribute

8x - 2 = 3x + 6

Step 3: Subtract 3x on both sides

5x - 2 = 6

Step 4: Add 2 to both sides

5x = 8

Step 5: Divide both sides by 5

x = 8/5

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