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What’s the answer to 4(5x-3)=48

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

4(5x-3)=48 (Given)

4(5x)+4(-3)=48 (Distributive Property of Equality)

20x-12=48 (Simplify)

20x-12+12=48+12 (Addition Property of Equality)

20x=60 (Simplify)


(20x)/(20) =(60)/(20) (Division Property of Equality)

x = 3 (Simplify)

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