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Help me find the answer

Help me find the answer-example-1
User Martti D
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X= 14

2(X+4) = 2x+8
3x-6 = 2x+8
-6=2x-3x+8
-14 = -1x
X=14
User Wivku
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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

3x - 6 = 2(x + 4)

~Simplify

3x - 6 = 2x + 8

~Add 6 to both sides

3x = 2x + 14

~Subtract 2x to both sides

x = 14

Best of Luck!

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