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3(x+2)-9=15-4(5x-2)
First use the distributive property of both sides:-
3(x+2)-9=15-4(5x-2)
3x+6-9=15-20x+8
Now add 20x on both sides:-
23x+6-9=15+8
On simplification,
23x-3=23
Add 3 to both sides:-
23x=26
Divide by 23 on both sides:-
x=26/23
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