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Find the value of x for 3(x - 10) = 5x +2. Once you have solved for x, then determine the value of 4x+2.​

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3(x - 10) = 5x + 2
Distribute
3x - 30 = 5x + 2
-3x on both sides
-30 = 2x + 2
-2 on both sides
-32 = 2x
/2 on both sides
x = -16

4x + 2
4(-16) + 2
-64 + 2
-62

Answer: -62
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