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Solve for x.
2x + 20=2x - 4
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x = [?]
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User ChrisFreeman
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Answer:

x=24

Explanation:

2x+20=2x-4+x

Subtract 2x from both sides

2x+20-2x=2x-4+x-2x

Simplify

20=-4+x

Add 4 to both sides

24=x

Switch sides

x=24

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