Question 675894
{{{(1/2)x - 4 = 3x + 1}}}
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Multiply the entire equation by 2
{{{x - 8 = 6x + 2}}}
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group like terms
x - 6x = 2 + 8
-5x = 10
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divide both sides by -5
{{{highlight_green(x = -2)}}}
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