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Solve the equation.
4 (6 – x) + 4 = 2 (3x + 1) - 6

User Kolibril
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Answer:

x=3 1/5 or 3.2

Explanation:

User Alasu Paul Sabrin
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Answer:

x = 2.4

Explanation:

Simplify.

24 - 4x + 4 = 6x + 2 - 6

Combine like terms (24 + 4 = 28, sorry for the confusion!)

28 - 4x = 6x - 4

Add x and add 4 to both sides.

10x = 32

x = 3.2

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