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Solve this equation and describe the steps you took.
4( x + 7) = 38

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Explanation:

4x+28=38

4x=38-28

4x=10

X=10/4

x=2.5

User Johnmcaliley
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Answer:

x = 2.5

Explanation:

4( x + 7) = 38

step 1 distribute the 4 to the x and 7

4 * x = 4x

4 * 7 = 28

we now have 4x + 28 = 38

step 2 subtract 28 from each side

28 - 28 cancels out

38 - 28 = 10

we now have 4x = 10

step 3 divide each side by 4

4x / 4 = x

10 / 4 = 2.5

we're left with x = 2.5

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