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Solve 8 = 2x + 4.

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Solve 8 = 2x + 4. Helppppppp-example-1
User Cytinus
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Answer:

This is the answer :

x=–1

Choose (B)

User Jogaco
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

8 = 2^(x + 4)

Rewriting 8 as 2^3

2^3 = 2^(x + 4)

Since the bases are the same, the exponents must be the same

3 = x+4

Subtract 4 from each side

3-4 =x+4-4

-1 =x

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