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What is 2(x + 8) = x + 21
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What is 2(x + 8) = x + 21

User Jaskirat Singh
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

2(x + 8) = x + 21

Distribute

2x+16 = x+21

Subtract x from each side

2x-x +16 = x-x+21

x +16 = 21

Subtract 16 from each side

x+16-16 =21-16

x =5

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