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4x - 22 = 62 + 2x
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4x-22=62+2x

4x-2x=62+22

2x=84

x=84/2= 42

x= 42 is the answer

User Dan Sandland
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Answer:


x=42

Explanation:

Move the variables to one side and the constants to the other.
4x-2x=62+22

Combine the variables.
2x=62+22

Combine the constants.
2x=84

Divide both sides by 2.
x=42

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