Question 226263
{{{2x=x+4}}}


Step 1.  Subtract x from both sides of the equation


{{{2x-x=x+4-x}}}


{{{x=4}}}


Step 2.  Check solution {{{x=4}}} with original equation {{{2x=x+4}}}


{{{2*4=4+4}}}


{{{8=8}}} which is a true statement


Step 3.  ANSWER:  The solution is {{{x=4}}}



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