SOLUTION: 4x – (x + 6) = 5(3x - 1) + 8

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Question 330201: 4x – (x + 6) = 5(3x - 1) + 8
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4x-%28x%2B6%29=5%283x-1%29%2B8 Start with the given equation.


4x-x-6=15x-5%2B8 Distribute.


3x-6=15x-5%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x-6=15x%2B3 Combine like terms on the right side.


3x=15x%2B3%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


3x-15x=3%2B6 Subtract 15x from both sides.


-12x=3%2B6 Combine like terms on the left side.


-12x=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%289%29%2F%28-12%29 Divide both sides by -12 to isolate x.


x=-3%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3%2F4