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What is the answer to 2[2x+3]-2=5

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4x+6-2=5
4x+6+2=+2
4x+6=7
4x-6=-6
4x = 1
Divide each side by 4
X=0.25
User Jabran Saeed
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Answer:
x=1/4

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation:
2(2x+3)-2=5


(2)(2x)+(2)(3)+-2=5
(Distribute)


4x+6+-2=5


(4x)+(6+-2)=5 (Combine Like Terms)


4x+4=5

Step 2: Subtract 4 from both sides:
4x+4-4=5-4


4x=1

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4:
4x/4=1/4

Get your answer:
x=1/4

User A Srinivas
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