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  • 03-11-2022
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COMPARING METHODS Consider the equation x+ 2 = 3x – 4.a. Solve the equation using algebra.

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  • 03-11-2022

Answer: 2

We are given the equation

x + 2 = 3x - 4

To solve for x.

Firstly, we need to collect the like terms

x - 3x = -4 - 2

-2x = -6

Divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 = -6/-2

x = -6/-2

Negative sign will cancel negative sign

x = 6/2

x = 2

The answer is 2

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