How do you solve #3[ 2- 4( x + 1) ] = 6x - 2#?

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Jade
Mar 18, 2018

#x=-2/9#

Explanation:

Use the BODMAS rule.
(Brackets, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction)

#3[2-4(x+1)]=6x-2#
First simplify the small brackets.
#3[2-4x-4]=6x-2#.
Now simplify within the big brackets.
#3[-4x-2]=6x-2#
#-12x-6=6x-2#
#-18x=4#
#x=-2/9#

Hope this helps :)

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