SOLUTION: If x - 3(x-2)= 4(x + 1)-8,then x = Please help

Question 118747: If x - 3(x-2)= 4(x + 1)-8,then x =
Please help
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Distribute

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Subtract 6 from both sides

Subtract 4x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -6 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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