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Please solve-3(×-2)=2(×-7) and write a reason for each step ​
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Please solve-3(×-2)=2(×-7) and write a reason for each step ​

Please solve-3(×-2)=2(×-7) and write a reason for each step ​-example-1
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-3(x - 2) = 2(x - 7) remove the parentheses
-3x + 6 = 2x - 14. Move the terms
-3x - 2x = -14 - 6. Collect like terms. Calculate.
-5x = -20. Divide both sides.
Solution: x = 4
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