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QuestionSolve the equation 3(x4)=2(2x+1)3(x-4)=2(-2 x+1).

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The equation is 3(x4)=(x+1)3(x-4)=(- x+1). We are solving for the variable xx

STEP 2

We start by expanding both sides of the equation.
x12=4x+2x -12 = -4x +2

STEP 3

Next, we want to isolate the variable xx on one side of the equation. We can do this by adding xx to both sides.
3x+x=2+123x +x =2 +12

STEP 4

implify the left side of the equation by combining like terms.
7x=2+127x =2 +12

STEP 5

implify the right side of the equation by performing the addition.
7x=147x =14

STEP 6

Finally, we can solve for xx by dividing both sides of the equation by $$.
x=14/x =14 /

STEP 7

Perform the division to find the value of xx.
x=2x =2So, the solution to the equation 3(x4)=2(2x+1)3(x-4)=2(-2 x+1) is x=2x =2.

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