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If 2(x+5) = k and k= 4, what is the value of x?

If 2(x+5) = k and k= 4, what is the value of x?-example-1
User Dries
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

2(x+5) = k

1. Open parenthesis

2(x+5) = 2x + 10

Given that k = 4, substitute

2. Substitute k

2x + 10 = 4

3. Solve

2x = -6

x = -3

The answer is -3, which is A.

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Explanation:

-3 is the answer of ur question may it help u

If 2(x+5) = k and k= 4, what is the value of x?-example-1
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