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Solve the equation. Show work on scratch paper. 20=10+2(x−4)

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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

20 = 10 +2(x - 4)

10 + 2(x -4) = 20 {Use distributive property}

10 + 2x - 2*4 = 20

10 + 2x - 8 = 20 {add like terms}

2x + 2 = 20

2x = 20 - 2

2x = 18

x = 18/2

x = 9

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