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Can someone help me solve this???
-2 ( 3x - 4 ) = 26
and pls explain

User Williette
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Answer: x = - 3

Explanation:

  1. Distribute the -2 into (3x - 4 ). -6x + 8 = 26
  2. Subtract 8 on both sides. - 6x = 18
  3. Divide -6 on both sides. x = -3
User Tatactic
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-6x + 8 =26
-8. -8
-6x = 18
X= -3
User Ugesh Gali
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