What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x - 1)? 4 x = 7 3 X = 7 x = 3 2 d X = 3

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Henry Heath · Answer 1 · 2021-04-08T16:38:51+0000

Explanation:

3x - 3 - 4x - 2 = 8x - 8

Solving like terms

-x - 5 = 8x - 8

Bringing like terms on one side

-5 + 8 = 8x + x

3 = 9x

3/9 = x

1/3 = x