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3 (x – 4) = 2x + 6
solve for x

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Answer:

Explanation:

3 (x – 4) = 2x + 6 Remove the brackets

3x - 12 = 2x + 6 Add 12 to both sides.

3x - 12 + 12 = 2x + 6 + 12 Combine

3x = 2x + 18 Subtract 2x from both sides

3x-2x = 2x-2x + 18 Combine

x = 18

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