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Solve for x.
4(x + 10) = 52

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4 votes

Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

4(x + 10) = 52

distributive property

4x + 40 = 52

4x = 12

x = 3

User Rjazhenka
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

4(x+10)=52

simplify by distributing 4

4x+40=52

subtract 40 from both sides

4x=12

divide 4 from both sides

x=3

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