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Help!! does x = 2??

An equation is shown below:

4(2x - 5) + 15 = 11

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

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Hello!

Here are the steps to solve for x:

4(2x - 5) + 15 = 11
8x - 20 + 15 = 11
8x = 16
x / 8 = 16 / 8
x = 2

Therefore, your answer is correct :) Good job!
User Jbbarth
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8x-20+15=11
8x=11+20-15
8x=16
x=2
User Michael Kolber
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