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If x − 3 = 5, what is the value of 2(x + 4)?

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Answer: 24

Explanation:

= x-3=5

=2(x+4), x = 5+3

=2(x+4), x = 8

=2x+8

=2x8+4

=16+8,x=8

=24

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2(x+4)=2(x-3+7)=2(5+7)=2\cdot12=24

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