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Solve for x.

4- (2x + 4) = 5
x = -10
x = -1/5/2
x = 1/2
x = 6

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Corrected Question:

Solve for x :

4 - (2x + 4) = 5

1) x = -10

2) x = 5/2

3) x = 1/2

4) x = 6

Answer:

➛ 4 - 2x + 4 = 5

➛ 2x + 4 - 4 = 5

➛ 2x + 0 = 5

➛ 2x = 5

➛ x = 5/2

Thus, The value of x is 5/2.

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