The larger of two numbers exceeds 3 times the smaller by 2. The sum of 4 times the smaller number and 5 times the larger number is 86. If the smaller number is represented by x, which equation below determines the correct value of x ?

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step-by-step explanation:

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let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4x+2=2x+12

step 1: subtract 2x from both sides.

4x+2−2x=2x+12−2x

2x+2=12

step 2: subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=12−2

2x=10

step 3: divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

10

2

x=5

step-by-step explanation:

the answer is (-4,-4)

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