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If 4(x + 2) = 36, then x =​

User FranXho
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

4(x + 2) = 36

4x + 8 = 36

4x + 8 - 8 = 36 - 8

4x = 28

4x ÷ 4 = 28 ÷ 4

x = 7

Check:

4(x + 2) = 36

4(7 + 2) = 36

4(9) = 36

User Vyclarks
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Answer: 7

Step-by-step explanation: use algebra to solve this. 4(x+2)=36

4x+8=36

4x+8-8=36-8

4x=28

x=7

Hope this helps

User Davidbates
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