SOLUTION: what value of x makes the equation true? 4(2x-4)=16

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Question 826093: what value of x makes the equation true?
4(2x-4)=16
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4%282x-4%29=16 Start with the given equation.



8x-16=16 Distribute.



8x=16%2B16 Add 16 to both sides.



8x=32 Combine like terms on the right side.



x=%2832%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x.



x=4 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=4