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Given equation :
... 2 ( x - ( 3 + 2x ) + 9 ) = 3x - 8
Using the distributive property.
... 2 ( x - 3 - 2x + 9 ) = 3x - 8
... 2 ( -x + 6 ) = 3x - 8
Using the distributive property.
... -2x + 12 = 3x - 8
Subtracting 12 on both sides.
... -2x = 3x - 8 - 12
... -2x = 3x - 20
Subtracting 3x on both sides.
... -2x - 3x = -20
... -5x = -20
Dividing by -5 on both sides.
... x = -20 / -5
... x = 4
<em>Hence, the answer is 4. </em>
Hope my answer helps!
