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4(x+2) + 2x = 44
solve for x

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Answer:

Explanation:

User Walter De Jong
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

4(x + 2) + 2x = 44

~Distribute left side

4x + 8 + 2x = 44

~Combine like terms

6x + 8 = 44

~Subtract 8 to both sides

6x = 36

~Divide 6 to both sides

x = 6

Best of Luck!

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