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Please help with a good explanation

Please help with a good explanation-example-1
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Set the equation as 2(2x+3)+2(x-5)=44 then solve for 44
So first distribute 4x+6+2x-10=44
Combine like terms: 6x-4=44
Add four to both sides 6x=48
Divide 6 x=8
The answer for x is 8
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