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Solve equation for 2(5x+4)=8x=18

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Answer:

5

Explanation:

2(5x+4)=8x+18

Expand parentheses:

10x+8=8x+18

Subtract 8 from both sides:

10x=8x+10

Subtract 8x from both sides:

2x=10

Divide both sides by 2:

x=5

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