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What is the solution to this equation? 4x+2(x+6)=36

User Miad Abdi
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

first multiply inside the parenthesis by 2

2 × (x + 6) = 2x + 12

4x + 2x + 12 = 36 add like terms

6x + 12 = 36

6x = 36 - 12

6x = 24

x = 3

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