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Write a proof. Given x = 2 = 3 (x - 4) Prove x = 5

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Tasyha
Tasyha Tasyha
  • 22-08-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation in the question is false.

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

[tex]x - 2 = 3x - 12[/tex]

[tex]3x - x = 12 - 2[/tex]

[tex]2x = 10[/tex]

[tex]x = 10 \div 2[/tex]

[tex]x = 5[/tex]

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