How do you solve #2( x - 4) - ( 4x + 3) = - 3( x + 3)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-02T00:46:31

#x=2#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Solve:

#2(x-4)-(4x+3)=-3(x+3)#

Expand.

#2x-8-4x-3=-3x-9#

Add #3x# to both sides.

#3x+2x-8-4x-3=-9#

Simplify.

#5x-4x-8-3=-9#

#x-11=-9#

Add #11# to both sides.

#x=-9+11#

Simplify.

#x=2#