SOLUTION: 6x-3(5x+2)=4(1-x). I come up with an answer of x=-2 but when I plug it back in it does not work

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Question 1047706: 6x-3(5x+2)=4(1-x). I come up with an answer of x=-2 but when I plug it back in it does not work
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6x-3(5x+2)=4(1-x). I come up with an answer of x=-2 but when I plug it back in it does not work
You're correct! How come you couldn't get - 2 to satisfy the equation? Check your CHECK! 

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