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What is the value of x in the equation 2(3x -4) = 10

User Xmorera
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Answer:

x=1.3

Explanation:

2(3x-4)=10

6x-2=10

-2 -2

6x=10

divide by 6 on both sides

x=1.3

User Hamed Mayahian
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Distribute

6x - 8 = 10

Isolate x along with its constant

6x - 8 + 8 = 10 + 8

6x = 18

Divide 6from both sides

6x/6 = 18/6

x = 3

User Aadil Keshwani
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