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Gernot Ullrich asked Feb 1, 2023

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2(x+4) +2=5x+1 is the question i got and im confused can anyone help

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

distributive property

2(x+4)+2=5x+1

2x+8+2=5x+1

2x+10=5x+1

than subtract 2x from 2x and 5x-2x=3x

10=3x+1

1-1

10-1

9=3x

x=3

Ibragimov answered Feb 6, 2023

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