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Which value of x makes the equation below true? 4(x+3)+2x=60

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Answer: the value of x is 8.
Which value of x makes the equation below true? 4(x+3)+2x=60-example-1
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The answer is:

x =8

Work/explanation:

For now, I will focus on the left side, and use the distibutive property:


\sf{4(x+3)+2x=60}


\sf{4x+12+2x=60}


\sf{6x+12=60}

Subtract 12 on each side


\sf{6x=48}

Divide:


\sf{x=8}

Hence, x = 8

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