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Given 2 (x+3) - 4x = x
Prove = 2
Complete the proof. Provide reasons for 1-6 below.

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Explanation:

#1: simplify both sides of the equation.

2(x+3)−4x=x

(2)(x)+(2)(3)+−4x=x

2x+6+−4x=x

(2x+−4x)+(6)=x

−2x+6=x

−2x+6=x

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#2: subtract x from both sides.

−2x+6−x=x−x

−3x+6=0

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#3: subtract 6 from both sides.

−3x+6−6=0−6

−3x=−6

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step 4: divide both sides by -3.

−3x/-3 = -6/-3

solution x = 2

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