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Solve a simple equation with a minus before the parenthesis:

4x- (x-4) = 5-3x

Correct answer:

x =  0.1667

Step-by-step explanation:


4x-(x-4)=5-3x

4·x-(x-4)=5-3·x

6x = 1


x = 1/6 = 0.16666667

x = 1/6 ≈ 0.166667

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