SOLUTION: SOLVE FOR X (4-2)(X-2)=4X-8

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Question 73019: SOLVE FOR X
(4-2)(X-2)=4X-8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%284-2%29%28x-2%29=4x-8
4x-8-2x%2B4=4x-8FOIL the left side
6x-4=4x-8Add like terms
2x=4Get similar terms to respective sides
x=2
Check:
%284-2%29%282-2%29=4%282%29-8
4%2A0=8-8
0=0Answer works