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SOLUTION

If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

(A) - 24
(B) -8
(C) 0
(D) 8
(E) 24

\(3 - x = 2x - 3\) --> \(x=2\) --> \(4x=8\).

Answer: D.
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If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

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(B) -8
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(D) 8
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Solving the equation => 6 = 3x => x = 2
So 4x = 8 - Option D)
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3x=6; =>x=2;

Therefore, 4x = 8;

Ans is (D).
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\(3-x=2x-3\)
\(2x+x=3+3\)
\(3x=6\)
\(x=2\)
\(4x=4*2 =8\)
correct answer option D
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If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

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(B) -8
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Adding 3 and X to both sides we have 3 + 3 = 2x + x

6 = 3x leading to x = 2

if x = 2 then 4x = 4 x 2 = 8.

The answer is D.
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If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

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(B) -8
(C) 0
(D) 8
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Given: 3 - x = 2x - 3

Asked: 4x =?

3 - x = 2x - 3
3x = 6
x =2
4x = 8

IMO D
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3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

step 1: add 3 to both sides --> 3 - x + 3 = 2x - 3 + 3 --> 6 - x = 2x
step 2: add x to both sides --> 6 - x + x = 2x + x --> 6 = 3x
step 3: divide both sides by 3 --> 6/3 = 3x/3 --> 2 = x
step 4: multiply both sides by 4 --> 2*4 = x*4 --> 8 = 4x

The correct answer is therefore D.


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Im suprised 2 is not one of the options for this question. Usually they do like to set up traps
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