Question

Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation? 2(x−4)=12

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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Answer 2

X=10

Explanation:

Given,

equation 2(x-4)=12

first divide by 2 on both sides

`(2)/(2) (x-4)=(12)/(2)`

then the resultant equation will be as

`(x-4)=6`

above equation explains the first step in this solution

therfore,
`x=6+4\\x=10`

The value of x is 10.