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What is the value of x in the equation 2(2x − 5 − 4) = 160 − 17? (4 points)

a
40.25

b
62.25

c
80.25

d
143

User Dchucks
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Explanation:

2(2x-5-4)=160-17

4x-10-8=143

4x=143+8+10

4x=161

x=40.25 or 161/4

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