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12 December, 21:45

Solve the equation, if possible.

1. 2x + 2 (4x - 2) + 3x = x + 3 (x - 8) + 4x

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  1. 12 December, 22:01
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    x=-4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Distribute and expand everything in brackets.

    2x+2*4x+2*-2+3x=x+3*x+3*-8+4x

    2x+8x-4+3x=x+3x-24+4x

    Solve like terms

    13x-4=8x-24

    Place like terms on same side.

    13x-8x=-24+4

    Solve for x

    5x=-20

    x=-4
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