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2. What is the value of x in the equation?
4x+2-(3+3x) =7

User PomfCaster
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Answer X=8

Exp
Collect like terms
X+2-3=7
x-1=7

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
X=7+1

Add the numbers
X=8
User Neillb
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Answer:

x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:


4x+2-\left(3+3x\right)=7\\4x+2-3-3x=7\\\left(4x-3x\right)+\left(2-3\right)=7\\1x+\left(2-3\right)=7\\1x-1=7\\x-1=7


x-1+1=7+1\\x=7+1\\x=8

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