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What is the value of x?x + 18 + x = 44x=

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x + 18 + x = 44

Fist, sum like terms ( x with x )

x + x + 18 = 44

2x + 18 = 44

Subtract 18 from both sides of the equation

2x + 18 - 18 = 44 - 18

2x = 26

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = 26/2

x = 13

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