What is the value of x in the equation 4x – 2(x + 3) = 8?

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Oxygenan · Answer 1 · 2024-06-17T06:44:50+0000

Answer: x = 7

Explanation:

In order to figure out the value of x, we should isolate it first.

Let's take a look at our equation. We have :
$\sf{4x-2(x+3)=8}$ .

So first, we distribute -2:

$\sf{4x-2x-6=8}$

$\sf{2x-6=8}$

Add 6 to both sides:

$\sf{2x=8+6}$

$\sf{2x=14}$

Divide both sides by 2:

$\sf{x=7}$