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Try solving the equation 2x + 20 = 12x​

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

2x + 20 = 12x

First, we have to put our exponent on the same side of our equation

2x + 20 = 12x

-2x -2x

20 = 10x

Now, we have to divide by 10 on both sides to get our exponent on its own (x)

20 = 10x

÷10 ÷10

2 = x or x =2

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