SOLUTION: 2( x + 4) = 30

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Question 576272: 2( x + 4) = 30
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x%2B4%29=30 Start with the given equation.


2x%2B8=30 Distribute.


2x=30-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


2x=22 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2822%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=11 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11