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4x - 2(x - 4) = -8 + 4x +4
solve the equation please

User MatterGoal
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Answer:

X=6

Explanation:

First distribute

ie: 4x-2x+8=-8+4x+4

Next combine like terms

ie: 2x+8=-4+4x

Next subtract 2x from each side and add 4 to each side

ie: 12=2x

Then divide 2 from each side to get x alone

ie: 6=x

User Ido Ran
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The answer is 6. X=6
User Syamsoul Azrien
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