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User JD Isaacks
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

(x + 2) ÷ 2 + (x + 4) ÷ 4 = 4

lcm is 6

(x + 2) ÷ 2 × 6 + (x + 4) ÷ 3 × 6 = 4

(x + 2) × 3 + ( x + 4) × 2 = 4

3x + 6 + 2x + 8 = 4

correct like terms

3x + 2x + 6 + 8 = 4

5x + 14 = 4

5x + 14 - 14 = 4 - 14

5x = - 10

5x ÷ 5 = -10 ÷ 5

x = -2

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