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Enter the value for x that makes the equation -3(x-4)+x=2x true.

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Simplify the equation to -3x + 12 + x = 2x, and then to -2x + 12 = 2x. Now you have to make the x values on one side so now you are left with 12 = 4x, so you just simplify by dividing 12 by 4. The answer is 3 = x.

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