2x(3x-4)=6(x^2-4x-3)

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I have a huge math test next week and I need to be able to solve this question. Does anyone know how to?

Guest May 17, 2014

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wrong mistake made when multiplying out the brackets

x= -9/8

Guest May 18, 2014

Guest · Answer 1 · 2014-05-18T01:44:39

wrong mistake made when multiplying out the brackets

x= -9/8

Alan · Answer 2 · 2014-05-17T10:48:45

$6x^2-8x=6x^2-24x-18\\ -8x=-24x-18\\ 16x=-18\\ x=\frac{-18}{16}\\ x=-\frac{9}{8}$

Edit: Corrected version.

Alan · Answer 3 · 2014-05-18T01:55:48

You are quite right Anonymous! I've now corrected my original.