Question

Solve: 4 - 2 (3x -8) = 5 - (4x - 9)

Answer 1

4 - 2 (3x -8) = 5 - (4x - 9)

or, 4-6x+16 = 5-4x+9

or, 20-6x =14-4x

or, -6x+4x =14-20

or, -2x = -6

or, x = 6/2

=3

Answer 2

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