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4x + 8 = 18 - x Solve the equation on the worksheet. Write the number that x equals.

User David Rice
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Answer:

2.

Explanation:

4x + 8 = 18 - x

4x + x = 18 - 8

5x = 10

x = 2.

User Alexandre TRINDADE
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

4x + 8 = 18 - x

take 8 from both sides

4x=10-x

add x to both sides

5x=10

divide both sides by 5

x=2

(check)

(4x2)+8=18-2

8+8=16

18-2=16

User Lukasz Matysiak
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