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  • 21-03-2017
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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 2(x - 3) = 3x + x - 12? / A -3/B -1/C 1/D 3

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  • 21-03-2017
remember you can do anything to an equation as long asyou do it to both sides

4x+2(x-3)=3x+x-12
distribute and expand
4x+2x-6=4x-12
6x-6=4x-12
minus 4x both sides
2x-6=-12
add 6 both sides
2x=-6
divide by 2
x=-3

A is the answer
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