SOLUTION: if 3(x+2)- 2(x+1)= 8 , the value of x is

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Question 596170: if 3(x+2)- 2(x+1)= 8 , the value of x is
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3%28x%2B2%29-2%28x%2B1%29=8 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B6-2x-2=8 Distribute.


x%2B4=8 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=8-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


x=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4