2 years ago

4 (3x - 4) = -(-2x + 21) solve for x

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2 answers:

Bogdan [553]2 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation:

12x - 16 = 2x - 21

10x - 16 = -21

10x = -5

x= -0.5

qwelly [4]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

$4(3x - 4)=-(-2x+21)$

$12x - 16 = 2x - 21$

$12x - 2x = - 21 + 16$

$10x = - 5$

$x = \frac{ - 5}{10}$

$x = - 0.5$

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