What is the solution to the equation 3(x – 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x – 1)?

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x – 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x – 1)?

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Edana Edana 4 years 2021-08-28T09:59:28+00:00 1 Answers 6 views 0

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  1. minhkhue
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    2021-08-28T10:01:15+00:00
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    1. distribute and get:
    3x – 3 – 4x – 2 = 8x – 8

    2. simplify the first side of the equation
    – x – 5 = 8x – 8

    3.move all the x’s to one side
    -5 = 9x – 8

    4. completely isolate the 9x

    3 = 9x

    5. solve
    x = 1/3

    let me know if this is correct :)!

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