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4(x+1)=16 HELP MEEEEEE

User Jomy John
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

4(x + 1)=16

Expand the brackets.

4x + 4 = 16

Subtract 4 on both sides.

4x + 4 - 4 = 16 - 4

4x = 12

Divide both sides by 4.

4x/4 = 12/4

x = 3

User Jusuf
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Answer:

4(x + 1) = 16

x + 1 = 4 (Divide equation by 4)

x = 3 (subtract 1)

User Juan Jardim
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