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Solve 4(x+3)=4x+12 for x

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Distribute 4 through the parentheses.

4x + 12 = 4x + 12

Subtract 12 from both sides.

4x + 12 - 12 = 4x + 12 - 12

Subtract twice.

4x = 4x

Subtract 4x again.

4x - 4x = 4x - 4x

The answer is 0.

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