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

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-14T01:47:15

#x=color(blue)(15/8)#

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

Distribute the #3# on the left side.

#6x-12=3-2x#

Add #12# to both sides of the equation.

#6x=3-2x+12#

Simplify.

#6x=-2x+15#

Add #2x# to both sides.

#6x+2x=15#

Simplify.

#8x=15#

Divide both sides by #8#.

#x=15/8#