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13 + 2(x + 4) + 5x = 35

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Answer: x=2

Explanation:

1. distribute 2 into (x+4)

13+2x+8+5x=35

2. combine like terms

21+7x=35

3. minus 21 from both sides

7x=14

4. divide both sides by 7

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