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2(x+5) divide by 4 = 8

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Answer:

x= 11

Explanation:


(2(x + 5))/(4) = 8

Simplifying the fraction:


(x + 5)/(2) = 8

Multiply both sides by 2:

x+ 5= 8(2)

x+ 5= 16

Subtract both sides by 5:

x= 16 -5

x= 11

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