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Solve the equation. Show work on scratch paper. 20=10+2(x−4)
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Solve the equation. Show work on scratch paper. 20=10+2(x−4)
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2021-08-22T04:58:45+00:00
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Answer:
x = 9
Step-by-step 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