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What is the answer to 4(x - 5) = 44

User Relsell
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X=16 I hope this helps
User Dvydra
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Answer:

x = 16

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

4(x - 5) = 44

Step 2: Solve for x

Distribute 4: 4x - 20 = 44

Add 20 on both sides: 4x = 64

Divide 4 on both sides: x = 16

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

4(16 - 5) = 44

4(11) = 44

44 = 44

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