What is the solution to the equation 3(x – 1) – 2(2x + 1) = 8(x – 1)?
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Step 1: Expand the equation on both sides: \(3(x - 1) - 2(2x + 1) = 8(x - 1)\) \(3x - 3 - 4x - 2 = 8x - 8\) \(-x - 5 = 8x - 8\) Show more…
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