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Solve the equation for x: 2x + 22 = 4(x+3)

Solve the equation for x: 2x + 22 = 4(x+3)
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Solve the equation for x: 2x + 22 = 4(x+3)

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2x + 22 = 4(x + 3)...distribute thru the parenthesis
2x + 22 = 4x + 12...subtract 2x from both sides, subtract 12 from both sides
22 - 12 = 4x - 2x...simplify
10 = 2x...divide both sides by 2
10/2 = x...reduce
5 = x <==
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