College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 90: 27

Answer

$x=-18$

Work Step by Step

$2(3+2x)=3(x-4)$ $\longrightarrow$distributive property $6+4x=3x-12$ $\longrightarrow$addition property of equality $6+4x-6-3x=3x-12-6-3x$ $\longrightarrow$ combine like terms $x=-18$
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