Question 832053
38 = 2X + 4
or is it 
38 = 2(x+4)?
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Let's solve it for the second, and then you can repost if it's supposed to be the first.
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38 = 2(x+4)
Distribute
38 = 2x + 8
Subtract 8 from each side
30 = 2x
Divide each side by 2
15 = x