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2(x - 12)=16 what is x

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the answer is 21, ….. because
User Elachere
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Answer:

X= 20

Explanation:

2( x ‐ 12)= 16

2x ‐24 = 16 ( times in your brackets)

2x ‐ 24 ‐ 16 = 0

2x ‐ 40= 0

2x = 40

x = 20

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