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8 = 4(x - 2) + 4 need help

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EXPLANATION

Given the equation 8= 4(x-2) + 4

Applying the distributive property:

8 = 4x -8 + 4

Adding like terms:

8 = 4x -4

Adding +4 to both sides:

8 + 4 = 4x

Simplifying:

12 = 4x

Dividing both sides by 4:

12/4 = x

Switching sides and simplifying:

x = 3

So, the solution to the equation is x = 3

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