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Solve the equation:
2x + 6-12 = 26

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4 votes

Answer:

x=16

Explanation:

  • 2x+6-12=26
  • 2x-6=26
  • 2x=26+6
  • 2x=32, divide both sides by 2
  • x=16
User CFreitas
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Answer:

x = 16

Explanation:

Solve the equation:

2x + 6-12 = 26

2x = 26 - 6 + 12

2x = 20 + 12

2x = 32

x = 32 : 2

x = 16

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check

2 * 16 + 6 - 12 = 26

32 + 6 - 12 = 26

38 - 12 = 26

26 = 26

the answer is good

User Lhagemann
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