SOLUTION: Given the function f(x) = 2(x + 8), find x if f(x) = 12

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Question 627105: Given the function f(x) = 2(x + 8), find x if f(x) = 12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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f%28x%29+=+2%28x+%2B+8%29

12+=+2%28x+%2B+8%29

12%2F2+=+x+%2B+8

6+=+x+%2B+8

6-8+=+x

-2+=+x

x+=+-2

So the solution is x+=+-2
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