<PRE><B>Question 782848</B>
{{{5(x-2)+4(3+x)=20}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x-10+12+4x=20}}} Distribute.



{{{9x+2=20}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{9x=20-2}}} Subtract {{{2}}} from both sides.



{{{9x=18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(18)/(9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{9}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=2}}} 
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