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4(x+7)=38 what is x and explain please

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The answer is 2.5.
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4(x+7)=38
4x + 28 = 38 - distribute the 4 into x and 7
4x = 10 - subtract 28 from both sides
x = 2.5 - divide both sides by 4 to get x by itself

answer - x = 2.5