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2(x - 9) = 10 can somebody solve this please using a method

User Dilvan
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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

2(x - 9) = 10

2x - 18 = 10

add 18 o each side of the equation:

2x = 28

divide both sides by 2:

x = 14

User Joshua Peterson
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