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2(x + 2) β 4x = 12Solve for x in the equation below.
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2(x + 2) β 4x = 12Solve for x in the equation below.
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Answer:x = -4Step-by-step explanation:Distribute 2 inside the parentheses[tex]2\times x = 2x\\ 2\times2=4\\ 2x+4 - 4[/tex]Combine like terms[tex]-4x + 2x = -2x + 4 = 12[/tex]Subtract 4 from both sides-2x = 8x = -4