Question
Solve the following equation: 2 (x - 3) – 3 (x - 4) =12
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Answer
2 (x - 3) – 3 (x - 4) =12
⇒ 2x - 6 - 3x + 12 = 12
⇒ - x + 6 = 12
⇒ - x + 6 - 6 = 12 - 6 ...(Subtracting 6 from both sides)
⇒ - x = 6
⇒ x = - 6
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