SOLUTION: 10+x-(2-3x)=4

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Question 584808: 10+x-(2-3x)=4
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10%2Bx-%282-3x%29=4 Start with the given equation.


10%2Bx-2%2B3x=4 Distribute.


4x%2B8=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=4-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


4x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-4%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1