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What value for x makes the equation 11x – 10 = 4(x + 2) + 10 true?

a. 4 b. 3
c. -3 d. 6

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11 x - 10 = 4 ( x + 2 ) + 10
11 x - 10 = 4 x + 8 + 10
11 x - 4 x = 8 + 10 + 10
7 x = 28
x = 28 : 7
x = 4
Answer: A ) 4
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