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What is the solution to this equation

2x + 4 = 16


x = 6
x = 10
x = 24
x = 40

User Kuromoka
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Answer:

X=6

Explanation:

User Finlaybob
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2x + 4 = 16

Subtract 4 from each side:

2x = 12

Now isolate x by dividing both sides by 2:

x = 12 / 2

x = 6

User John Hoerr
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