SOLUTION: 4(x - 15) = 172

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Question 858140: 4(x - 15) = 172
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4(x - 15) = 172
Distribute the 4 to all values in the parentheses.
4(x-15) is the same as (4*x) - (4*15)
4x - 60 = 172
Add 60 to each side
4x -60 + 60 = 172 + 60
4x = 232
Divide each side by 4
4x%2F4 = 232%2F4
x = 58