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What is 8(x+12)=2(5x+9)

User Walidix
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8(x+12)=8x+96
2(5x+9)= 10x+18
8x+96=10x+18
-18 -18
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8x+78= 10x
- 8x -8x
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78=2x
78÷2=36

User Elibud
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8(x+12)=2(5x+9)
8x+96=10x+18
2x+18=96
2x=78
x=39
User Cangosta
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