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Whats 4x+2=2(x+6) ?
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

4x + 2 = 2(x + 6)

4x + 2 = 2x + 12 (after you distribute the 2)

add and subtract like terms

4x - 2x = 12 - 2

2x = 10

x = 5

you can double check by substituting the x with 5 in the equation

4 (5) + 2 = 2(5 + 6)

20 + 2 = 2(11)

22 = 22

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