SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation.... 3(x-4)-2(x-8)=1

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Question 516018: Please help me solve this equation.... 3(x-4)-2(x-8)=1
Answer by tracyc0912(40) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-12-2x+16=1
3x-2x-12+16=1
Combine like terms
x+4=1
Subtract for from both sides
x=-3