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10 = 2(x - 2)
How would I solve for X?

User Hairo
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2 Answers

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13 votes

Answer:

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

A linear equation is given as:



10=2(x-2)

To Find:

The objective is to solve the equation and find the value of x.

Step-by-step explanation:


10=2(x-2)\\


(10)/(2)=x-2


5=x-2


x=7

Final Answer :

The value of x is 7.

User Snj
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Answer:

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

10 = 2(x - 2)

How would I solve for X?

10 = 2(x - 2)

10 = 2x - 4

14 = 2x

x = 7

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check

10 = 2(7 - 2)

10 = 2 x 5

10 = 10

the answer is good

User Trini
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