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8(3x + 2) = 2(11x – 5) show work???

User Nawin
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Answer:

x = –13

Explanation:

  • distribute

24x+16=22x-10

  • subtract 22x from both sides

2x+16=-10

  • subtract 16 from both sides

2x=-26

  • divide by 2

x=-13

User Aboelnour
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X= -13
Distribution, subtract, simplify, divide then simplify again :)
8(3x + 2) = 2(11x – 5) show work???-example-1
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