2(x - 2) = -4x + 44 what does x equal

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2(x−2)=−4x+44

(2)(x)+(2)(−2)=−4x+44(Distribute)

2x+−4=−4x+44

2x−4=−4x+44

Add 4x to both sides.

2x−4+4x=−4x+44+4x

6x−4=44

Add 4 to both sides.

6x−4+4=44+4

6x=48

Divide both sides by 6.

6x/6=48/6

x=8

Komok [63]3 years ago

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2(x - 2) = -4x + 44

First, expand. / Your problem should look like: $2x - 4 = -4x + 44$
Second, add 4 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: $2x = -4x + 44 + 4$
Third, simplify -4x + 44 + 4 to get -4x + 48. / Your problem should look like: $2x = -4x + 48$
Fourth, add 4x to both sides. / Your problem should look like: $2x + 4x = 48$
Fifth, add 2x + 4x to get 6x. / Your problem should look like: $6x = 48$
Sixth, divide both sides by 6. / Your problem should look like: $x = \frac{48}{6}$
Seventh, simplify $\frac{48}{6}$ to 8. / Your problem should look like: $x = 8$

Answer: x = 8

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