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what is x when 2(x+3)=x-4

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Answer:

[tex]x=-10[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

First, use distribution to simplify

[tex]2(x+3)=x-4\\2x+6=x-4[/tex]

Then, simplify further by combining like terms

[tex]2x+6=x-4\\2x+10=x\\10=-1x[/tex]

Solve

[tex]10=-1x\\x=-10\\[/tex]

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