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

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G Huxley asked May 14, 2022

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

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G Huxley asked May 14, 2022

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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

Gogowitsch answered May 18, 2022

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