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3x + 2 = x + 4(x + 2).​

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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

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

combine like terms

3x+2=2x+6

then you subtract to have variable on one side of equation

3x+2=2x+6

-2x -2x

1x+2=6

next, you subtract to isolate the variable

1x+2=6

-2 -2

the equation is now:

1x=6

divide each side by 1

1x/1=6/1

x=6

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