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Value of x in the equation 2(x+3)=4(x-1)?

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

In this question, you would solve for x.

Solve:

2(x + 3) = 4(x - 1)

Use the distributive property.

2x + 6 = 4x - 4

Subtract 4x from both sides.

-2x + 6 = -4

Subtract 6 from both sides.

-2x = -10

Divide both sides by -2

x = 5

The value of x is 5.

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