SOLUTION: how would i do this ???? 4(x+5)=16

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Question 21286: how would i do this ???? 4(x+5)=16
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(x+5)=16
First distribute the 4;
4x+20=16
Now subtract 20 from each side;
4x+20-20=16-20
4x=-4
Now divide each side by 4;
4x%2F4=-4%2F4
x=-1
Hope you understand
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