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Help me slove and direction pls ty :)

Help me slove and direction pls ty :)-example-1

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

Solving

4x + 8 = 20 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

4x = 12 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 3

Each pack contains 3 paintbrushes

User Sebb
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

since the equation to use has already been given,you just have to group the like terms and solve for x

4x+8=20

4x=20-8

4x=12

then divide both sides by 4 in order to remain with x on one side

4x/4=12/4

x=3

each pack contains 3 paint brushes.

I hope this helps

User Parichit Choubisa
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