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Solve the equation. 5x + 2x +4= 18

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S={2}

1) Since we have 5x +2x +4 = 18, let's solve it step by step

5x +2x +4 = 18 Combine like terms

7x +4 = 18 Subtract 4 from both sides

7x = 14 Divide both sides by 7

x=2

2) So the Solution Set is S={2}

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