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Solve the equation -4(x-1)+ 6x=2(17-x)

Ik how to do it but I'm just like confused this is the only problem I need help with

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x = 15/2

1) -4x+4+6x=34 - 2x

2) 2x + 4 = 34 - 2x

3) 2x = 34 - 2x - 4

4) 2x + 2x =30

5) 4x = 30

6) x = 30/4

7) simplify 15/2

answer: x = 15/2

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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

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