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Solve the following equation 4x+4 = -3+2x+15

User Han Dijk
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  • Answer:

x = 4

  • Explanation:

4x + 4 = -3 + 2x + 15

4x - 2x = 15 - 3 - 4

2x = 8

x = 8 : 2

x = 4

User Leonard
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4x+4=-3+2x+15

Step 1: combine like terms

4x-2x=15-3-4
2x=8

Step 2: divide by 2 on both sides

x=4
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