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Solve 2(5x + 9) = 6x+ 26.
A. x = -2
B. x= 11
C. x= -11
D. x = 2

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Answer: D. x=2

Step by step answer:

2(5x+9)=6x+26
Distribute the 2 to the 5x+9
10x+18=6x+26
Subtract 6x from both sides, and subtract 18 from both sides
4x=8
Divide both sides by 4
x=2
User Anshad Vattapoyil
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