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Solve: 3(2x + 4) = 5x - 2

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Answer:

= -14

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(2x+4)=5x−2

(3)(2x)+(3)(4)=5x+−2(Distribute)

6x+12=5x+−2

6x+12=5x−2

Step 2: Subtract 5x from both sides.

6x+12−5x=5x−2−5x

x+12=−2

Step 3: Subtract 12 from both sides.

x+12−12=−2−12

x=−14

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