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2(2x-7)=18 i don't know the answer

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

hey so the "2" outside the parentheses means we need to distribute it to each term inside the parentheses

2(2x-7)=18

4x-14=18

2)add "14" on both sides

4x-14+14=18+14

4x=32

3)divide by "4" on both sides:

4x/4=32/4

x=8

HOPE THIS HELPS!

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