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-5(x - 4) + 6 = 5(3x+4) -4

-5(x - 4) + 6 = 5(3x+4) -4
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-5(x - 4) + 6 = 5(3x+4) -4

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User Jeiman
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Answer:

x=1/2

Explanation:

-5(x - 4) + 6 = 5(3x+4) -4

WE APPLY DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY:

-5*x +5*4 + 6 = 5*3x +5*4 -4

-5x + 26 = 15x +20 -4

26 +4 -20=15x+5x

10=20x

x= 10/20

we have:

x=1/2

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