SOLUTION: can u tell me the answerto this problem? 2[x+4]=x+10

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Question 24994: can u tell me the answerto this problem? 2[x+4]=x+10
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distribute on the left side to get:
2x+8 = x+10
Subtract "8" from each side to get:
2x = x+2
Subtract "x" from each side to get:
x = 2
Cheers,
Stan H.