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4+(x+y)=(4+ )+y please answer I need it now

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x=0

4+(x+y)=(4+)+y

4 + x + y = 4 + y

Subtract y from both sides

4 + x + y - y = 4 + y - y

Simplify

4 + x = 4

Subtract 4 from both sides

4 + x - 4 = 4 - 4

Simplify

x = 0

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