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What is 2(x+5)=x+4 im bad at math ​

User Burt
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

well first distrbute the 2 so it would be (2x+10)=x+4

Then isolate the variable so subtract 4

2x+6=x

then subtract 2x

6=x

User Novox
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Answer:

x= -6

Explanation:

2(x+5)=x+4 (given)

2x+10=x+4 (distribute)

x+10=4 (simplify)

x= -6 (simplify again)

User WildCrustacean
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