SOLUTION: How do you solve 4(x+2)=20

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Question 585019: How do you solve 4(x+2)=20
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4%28x%2B2%29=20 Start with the given equation.


4x%2B8=20 Distribute.


4x=20-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


4x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3

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