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2x+4(2x+12)=60 what does it equal

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Answer:

x = 6/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

2x + 4(2x + 12) = 60

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Distribute 4: 2x + 8x + 48 = 60
  2. Combine like terms: 10x + 48 = 60
  3. Isolate x term: 10x = 12
  4. Isolate x: x = 6/5
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