Solve for x using

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2 answers:

DiKsa [7]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

x = 11

Step-by-step explanation:

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

4x-8=3x+3

4x-3x=3+8

x=11

vlada-n [284]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

cross multiply - 2(2x-4) = 3(x=1)

4x - 8 = 3x + 3

4x - 3x = 3 + 8

x = 11

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