SOLUTION: 4x-2=2x+8

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Question 903831: 4x-2=2x+8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-2=2x%2B8 Start with the given equation.


4x=2x%2B8%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


4x-2x=8%2B2 Subtract 2x from both sides.


2x=8%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2810%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5