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What is the answer for this -4(x-1)+6x=2(17-x)

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Answer:

Explanation:

-4x + 4 + 6x = 34 - 2x

Solving like terms

2x + 4 = 34 - 2x

Bringing like terms on one side

2x + 2x = 34 - 4

4x = 30

x = 30/4

x = 15/2

User Willll
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Answer:

15/2 or 7.5

Explanation:

-4(x-1)+6x=2(17-x) PEDMAS

-4x+4+6x=34-2x combine terms

2x+4=34-2x subtract 4 and add 2x

4x=30 divide by 4

x=15/2

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