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Step one 3(x+4)+2=2+5(x-4)
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Step one 3(x+4)+2=2+5(x-4)

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The answer is X=16
3(x+4)+2=2+5(x-4)
3x+12+2=2+5x-20
3x+14=5x-18
3x+32=5x
16=x
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Answer: 16

Here are the steps to solve for x:

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

1. Distribute to get rid of the parentheses

3x+12+2 = 2+5x-20

2. Combine like terms

3x+14 = 5x -18

3. Get like terms on the same side

3x+14 = 5x -18

-14 -14

3x = 5x -32

-5 -5

-2x = -32

4. Divide by -2 to isolate x

-2/2 x = -32/2

x=16

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