SOLUTION: I need to know how to solve the following problem: 2X+4(18-X)=58

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Question 396919: I need to know how to solve the following problem:
2X+4(18-X)=58
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I need to know how to solve the following problem:
2X+4(18-X)=58
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2x + 72 - 4x = 58
-2x = -14
x = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.