Question 585019
{{{4(x+2)=20}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x+8=20}}} Distribute.



{{{4x=20-8}}} Subtract {{{8}}} from both sides.



{{{4x=12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(12)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3}}} 


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