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Try the numbers 31, 32, 33, 34 in the equation 4 × (x + 8) = 5x − 2

to test whether any of them is a solution.
a. 31 is a solution. c. 33 is a solution.
b. 34 is a solution. d. 32 is a solution.

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Answer:

b. 34 is a solution

Explanation:

we have


4(x+8)=5x-2

solve for x

apply distributive property left side


4x+32=5x-2

subtract 4x both sides


5x-4x-2=32


x-2=32

Adds 2 both sides


x=34

therefore

34 is a solution

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