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Solve for X please! Include small explanation as-well

Solve for X please! Include small explanation as-well-example-1
User Thepudds
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Answer:

x = 26

Explanation:

Take the sides in proportion.

  • 7/56 = 8/(2x - 4 + 8)
  • 1/7 = 8/(2x+4)
  • 2x + 4 = 8(7) = 56
  • 2x = 52
  • x = 26
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