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What is the solution for x? 6(x+4)=3x-2

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x = -26/3. mov x to one side and combine like terms, then divide
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Answer: x = -26/3

Explanation:

= 6(x + 4) = 3x - 2
= 6 * x + 6 * 4 = 3x - 2
= 6x + 24 = 3x - 2
= 6x - 3x + 24 = -2
= 6x - 3x = -2 - 24
= 3x = -26
= x = -26/3

Therefore, x = -26/3
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