3 years ago

2(x+4) = 20 x= Pls help and explain it in steps please!!!!

Mathematics

1 answer:

kozerog [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculations:

2(x + 4) = 20 (Distribute)

2x + 8 = 20 (Subtract 8 from both sides)

2x = 12 (Divide by 2 from both sides)

x = 6

Verify:

2(10) = 20 (Correct)

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