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If 12x=4(x+5), then x equals

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12x = 4(x + 5) Original Mathematical Equation

12x = 4x + 20 Distribute

8x = 20 Subtract 4x from each side

x = 2.5 Divide each side by 8

Final Answer: x = 2.5
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