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Solve for x using the
distributive property
4(x + 2) = 4

User Danesh
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6 votes

Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

You would first multiply 4 with is the first number by x and 2. You would get 4x+8. The you would subtract 8 by both sides. 4x = -4. The you would divide 4 by -4. Which will get you -1.

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User Catalina Astengo
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

4x + 8 = 4

subtract 8 from each side

4x = -4

divide each side by -4

x= -1

User Brody Robertson
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