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X+2=2(2x-14) solve for x.

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X =10.


First distribute the 2(2x-14) and get 4x-28.

x+2-4x-28. Subtract x from each side to get 2=3x-28.

Add 28 to both sides to equal 30=3x. Divide each side by 3 to get your final Answer, x=10.

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