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Nakeah asked Sep 3, 2022

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What is 2x + 4 = 5x – 8????

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Answer:

x = 4.

Explanation:

2x + 4 = 5x – 8

Subtract 2x from both sides:

4 = 5x - 2x - 8

Add 8 to both sides:

4 + 8 = 3x

3x = 12

x = 4.

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