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HELP!!! Use the distributive property and solve this equation: 2(x+3) = 14​

User Niek De Klein
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

2(x+3)=14

Distribute

2x + 6 = 14

Subtract 6 on both sides

-6. - 6

Move the variable on one side and the other number on the other

2x = 8

Divide by 2 on both sides

2. 2

Answer:

x = 4

I hope it helps! Have a great day!

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User AdelNick
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Explanation:

2x+6=14

2x=14-6

2x=8

x=8/2

hence; x=4

User Rany Ishak
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