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Solve the equation.

4(x – 6) = 16
A. 8
B. 10
C. –10
D. 12

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Answer:

B (x=10)

Explanation:

A) Distribute 4 to x and -6 (basically multiply 4 to x, then 4 to -6)

B) (Resulting equation): 4x-24=16

C) Add +24 to each side of the equation

D) (Resulting equation): 4x=40

E) Divide each side by 4 in order to isolate the x variable

F) (Resulting equation): x=10

User Pankhuri Agarwal
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Answer:

a.

Explanation:

its 8 hope this helps!

User Sunil Dabburi
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