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17 January, 16:45

Solve for x: - 2 (1 - 4x) = 3x + 8

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  1. 17 January, 19:03
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    x = 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

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

    Distribute

    -2 + 8x = 3x + 8

    Subtract 3x from each side

    -2 + 8x-3x = 3x-3x + 8

    -2+5x = 8

    Add 2 from each side

    -2+2 + 5x = 8+2

    5x = 10

    Divide by 5

    5x/5 = 10/5

    x = 2
  2. 17 January, 20:13
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    x = 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    -2 + 8x = 3x + 8 (distribute - 2)

    5x = 10 (combine like terms)

    x = 2 (divide)
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