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Solve the linear equation x+4+3x=72 state the property that justifies your first step and why you chose it.

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Explanation:

problem justification

x+4+3x=72 given

4x+4=72 combine like terms or simplify

4x=68 subtraction property

x=17 division property

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Equation: X+4+3x=72

This can be simplified to 4x+4=72
Move the constant to the right 4x= 72-4
Calculate it 4x=68
Then divide both sides by the x value x=68/4

Answer: x=17
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