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Solve the equation. 4(x + 5) - 4 = 4

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4(x+5)-4=4
4x+20-4=4
4x+16=4
4x=4-16
4x=-12
X=-3
User Dan Brough
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Answer: How to solve your question

Your question is

4

(

+

5

)

4

=

4

4(x+5)-4=4

4(x+5)−4=4

Solve

1

Distribute

4

(

+

5

)

4

=

4

{\color{#c92786}{4(x+5)}}-4=4

4(x+5)−4=4

4

+

2

0

4

=

4

{\color{#c92786}{4x+20}}-4=4

4x+20−4=4

2

Subtract the numbers

3

Subtract

1

6

16

16

from both sides of the equation

4. Simplify

5. Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

6. Simplify

Solution

=

3

Step-by-step explanation: I got this from a website but i hope this helps!!!!

User Skrause
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