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2x−(x+2)=10 What is X?

User Ewald Bos
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Explanation:

2x-(x+2)=10

2x-x-2=10

x-2=10

x=12

User Aswin Rajendiran
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

2x-(x+2) = 10

Distribute the negative sign to the brackets.

2x-x-2 = 10

Subtract the like terms.

1x - 2 = 10

Add 2 on both sides.

1x = 10 + 2

x = 12

User Czardoz
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