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In order to solve the equation below, what would be a valid first step?

4(x+8) =34−2x

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Answer: x=0.3

Explanation:

you would write the equation again

4(x+8)=34-2x time 4 byx and the same on the other side

4x+32=34-2x get rid of the 2x by adding 2x

6x+32=34 get rid of 32 by doing opposite and taking away

6x=2 you want one x so divide by six on both sides

x=0.3

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Answer:

multiply 4 and x and then multiply 4 and 8

Explanation:

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