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Solve
2(x+4)= 20
Solve this please

User Rynd
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

2 ( x + 4 ) = 20

→ Expand brackets

2x + 8 = 20

→ Minus 8 from both sides

2x = 12

→ Divide both sides by 2

x = 6

User Kebab Krabby
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2x+8=20
2x=20-8
2x=12
12/2=x
6=x
User Sandor
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