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What is the solution of the equation (4x + 3)2 = 18?

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Answer:

x = 1.5

Explanation:

Distributive property; multiply 2 across 4x + 3:

8x + 6 = 18

Now subtract 6 from both sides:

8x = 12

Then divide by 8 on both sides to isolate the variable:

x = 1.5

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Answer:

3/2 or 1.5

Explanation:

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