SOLUTION: How do I solve 4(4x-2)=x+4 I need a solution that's easy for me to understand

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Question 561168: How do I solve
4(4x-2)=x+4
I need a solution that's easy for me to understand
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%284x-2%29=x%2B4 Start with the given equation.


16x-8=x%2B4 Distribute.


16x=x%2B4%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


16x-x=4%2B8 Subtract x from both sides.


15x=4%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side.


15x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%2815%29 Divide both sides by 15 to isolate x.


x=4%2F5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4%2F5
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