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2(8-2x)+2(4-2x)=18 what is x?

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Answer: x = 3/4

Explanation:

2(8 - 2x) + 2(4 - 2x) = 18

2(-2 x 8) + 2(4 - 2x) = 18

-4x + 16 + 2(4 - 2x) = 18

-4x + 16 + 2(2x + 4) = 18

-4x + 16 - 4x + 8 = 18

-4x + 24 - 4x = 18

-8x + 24 = 18

-8x + 24 - 24 = 18 - 24

-8x = -6

-8x/-8 = -6/-8

x = 3/4

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Answer:

x=3/4

Explanation:

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