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What value of x makes the following equation true? ( 8th grade math )

What value of x makes the following equation true? ( 8th grade math )-example-1
User G Huxley
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Answer:

C. 4

Explanation:


2(x + 7) = x + 18


2(x+7) = 2x + 2×7


=2x+14


2x + 14 = x + 18


2x + 14-x=18


2x - x = 18 - 14


x=18-14


x = 4

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Answer: 4

Explanation:

2(x+7) = x + 18

2x + 14 = x + 18

x + 14 = 18

x = 4

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