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  • 04-05-2016
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x when 10(x + 2) = 5(x + 8)

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haythomas haythomas
  • 04-05-2016
the answer is x=4. you have to use the distributive property on both sides then begin solving for x.  
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nattt
nattt nattt
  • 04-05-2016
Use the distributive property to get 10x+20=5x+40. Subtract 5x from both sides to get 5x+20=40. Subtract 20 from both sides to get 5x=20. Divide 5 from both sides to get x=4.

x=4
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