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What is the value of x in the equation 8 + 4 = 2 (x minus 1)?

A.5
B.StartFraction 11 Over 2 EndFraction
C.StartFraction 13 Over 2 EndFraction
D.7

User Melab
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6 votes

Answer:

It is actually 7

Explanation:

yup :)

User Ratijas
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The answer t your question is option c because you have to expand the brackets
12=2x-1
Move negative one to the other side as a positive number
13=2x
Divide both sides by two
13/2 is option c
User LearningAsIGo
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