Question 1145927
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Basic algebraic operations; you need to learn them....<br>
{{{4x-2(x+3)=8}}}<br>
Use the distributive property to get rid of the parentheses.  Remember BOTH terms inside the parentheses are multiplied by NEGATIVE 2.<br>
{{{4x-2x-6 = 8}}}<br>
Get all the terms containing the variable on one side and all the other terms on the other side.<br>
{{{4x-2x = 8+6}}}<br>
Combine like terms on both sides.<br>
{{{2x = 14}}}<br>
Divide by 2 to get "x" by itself.<br>
{{{x = 7}}}<br>
ANSWER: x=7<br>
Especially when you are just learning algebra, you should check your answer in the original equation.<br>
4(7)-2(7+3) = 28-2(10) = 28-20 = 8  YES!