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What is the value of x in the equation 8 + 4 = 2 (x -1)

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1 answer:

melisa1 [442]3 years ago

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Answer: x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

8 + 4 = 2(x - 1) combine like terms on the left side

12 = 2(x -1) Distribute on the right side

12 = 2x - 2 Add 2 to both sides

+2 +2

14 = 2x Divide both sides by 2

x= 7

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