Question

Solve for x: 2(x-4) = 12

Answer 1

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Explanation:

`2(x - 4 ) = 12`

Distribute 2 through the parentheses

⇒
`2*x - 2*4 = 12\\`

⇒
`2x - 8 = 12\\`

Move 8 to right hand side and change its sign.

⇒
`2x=12+8`

Add the numbers: 12 and 8

⇒
`2x=20`

Divide both sides by 2

⇒
`(2x)/(2) = (20)/(2)`

⇒
`x = 10`

The value of x is 10.

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Answer 2

x=10

Explanation:

2(x-4)=12

2x-8=12

2x=20

x=10