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What is the value of x in the equation 2 (x + 3) = 4 (x minus 1)? 1 2 3 5
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What is the value of x in the equation 2 (x + 3) = 4 (x minus 1)?
1
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5

User Abrab
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Answer:

D

(5)

Explanation:

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User Bkmoney
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

distribute: 2x+6 = 4x-4

subtract 2x from both sides: 6 = 2x-4

add 4 to both sides: 10 = 2x

divide both sides by 2: 5 = x

x = 5

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