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2(x+4)=20 what is the soloution to it

User Dariel
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To solve;

2(x+4)=20

First open the parenthesis

2x + 8 = 20

subtract 8 from both-side of the equation

2x+8-8 = 20-8

2x=12

Divide both-side of the equation by 2

2x/2 = 12/2

x=6

The solution is x=6

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