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Write an equation that uses parentheses and has the solution x=4. In the "Show Your Work" box, show how you would check the solution x=4 in your own equation.

I NEED AN EQUATION HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE FORMAT:
2 (8x - 1) < 3 (4x - 5)

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Expand ,group like terms and solve for X
User Bogdan Le
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Answer:

2(8x - 5) = 2(6x + 3)

Explanation:

2(8x - 5) = 2(6x + 3)

16x - 10 = 12x + 6

16x - 12x = 6 + 10

4x = 16

x = 16 / 4

x = 4

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