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What is the value of x?
6x-2(x+4)=12

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6x-2(x+4)=12
6x-2x-8=12
+8 +8

4x = 20
/4 /4

X=5
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Answer:

Explanation:

6x-2x-8=12

4x-8=12 (add 6x and -2x)

4x=20 (8+12=20)

x=5 (4 divide by 20 =5)

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