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Question 106499
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3(x + 8) = 7x – 2
Solve the following equation and check your solution
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3(x+8)=7x-2
3x+24=7x-2
3x-7x=-2-24
-4x=-26
x=-26/-4
x=6.5 answer.
proof:
3(6.5+8)=7*6.5-2
3*14.5=7*6.5-2
43.5=45.5-2
43.5=43.5