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  • 15-01-2019
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What is the solution to the equation 3(x – 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x – 1)?

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wegnerkolmp2741o
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  • 15-01-2019

Answer:

x = 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x – 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x – 1)

Distribute

3x-3 -4x-2 = 8x-8

Combine like terms

-x-5 = 8x-8

Add x to each side

-x+x-5 =8x+x -8

-5 = 9x-8

Add 8 to each side

-5+8 = 9x-8+8

3 = 9x

Divide by 9

3/9 =9x/9

1/3 =x

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hellabrve
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  • 15-01-2019

the answer is 1/3 in fraction form and .03 repeating

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