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Four times the sum of a number X and two is sixteen
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Four times the sum of a number X and two is sixteen

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Answer: 4(x + 2) = 16 --> x = 2

Explanation:

The sum of x and 2: x + 2

Four times that: 4(x + 2)

Set that equal to 16.

Solve by dividing both sides by 4 and subtracting 2 from both sides.

4(x + 2) = 16

x + 2 = 4

x = 2

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