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How to solve this ; 4(x + y) = 48

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Answer:

Explanation:

First I would begin by dividing both sides by 4

4(x+y) = 48 4/4 = 1 48/4 = 12

x + y = 12

next I'm going to assume this is needed in y = mx+b format so I will solve for y by subtracting the x:

y = -x + 12

this line has a slope of -1 and has a y-intercept at 12.

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Answer: (distribute)
4(x+y) = 48
4x + 4y = 48
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