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  • 19-05-2017
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2(6 − 2x) + 3x = 4 + 2(5 + x) what is x

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tonb
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  • 19-05-2017
First let's get rid of the parenthesis:

12 - 4x + 3x = 4 + 10 + 2x

Now group the x's on the left and the numbers on the right

-4x + 3x - 2x = 4 + 10 - 12

...and simplify

-3x = 2

divide by -3 to isolate x

x = -2/3
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