chasemanrandol
chasemanrandol chasemanrandol
  • 26-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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1)
Solve the equation.
-4(3 - 2x) + 2x = 2x - 8
A) x = 2
B) x = -1
Eliminate
C) x =
1
2
D) x =
1
3

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Аноним Аноним
  • 26-10-2017
Multiply everything in the parenthesis by -4.

-12 + 8x + 2x = 2x - 8

Combine like terms.

-12 + 10x = 2x - 8

Subtract 10x from both sides.

-12 = -8x - 8

Add 8 to both sides.

-4 = -8x

Divide both sides by -8.

x = 0.5

Hope this helps!
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ariLaflare2
ariLaflare2 ariLaflare2
  • 31-10-2017
the  answer should be x=1
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