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-4(2-3x)=7-2(x-3)
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-4(2-3x)=7-2(x-3) *first use the distributive property Ex. a(b+c)=ab+ac
-8+12x=7-2x+6 *get all the terms with "x's" on each side.
12x+2x=7+6+8 *Collect like terms. Ex. 3x+5x=8x (3+5=8)*they both have "x" so add coefficients.
14x=21 *divide by 14 on both side to get "x" by itself.
x=21/14 *simpify
x=3/2 *Answer
Check by plugging 3/2 for "x" and evaluate. You should get 10=10, thus confirming the answer for "x" to be true.
(-4) * (2 - 3x) = 7 + (-2) * (x - 3)
(-4) * 2 - (-4) * 3x = 7 + (-2) * x - (-2) * 3 (distributive property)
-8 + 12x = 7 - 2x + 6
+8 +8
12x = (7 + 8 + 6) - 2x
+ 2x + 2x
14x = 21 -----> 14x/14 = 21/14 -----> x = 3/2 = 1.5



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- Mohammed I. from Jackson Heights, NY 2/21/2013