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Solve the equation 2(x-10)= 24 , what is the value of x

Solve the equation 2(x-10)= 24 , what is the value of x-example-1
User Jnnks
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Answer:


x=22

Explanation:


2(x-10)=24

Distribute the parenthesis


2x-20=24

Add 20 to both sides


2x=44

Divide both sides by 2


(2x)/(2) =(44)/(2)


x=22

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User Emmanuel Rosa
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The answer is x=22

U divide both sides by the numeric factors on the left and then u solve
User Siur
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