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  • 14-10-2016
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In approximately two to three sentences, explain how you would solve for x in the following equation: 14(x-4) = 56

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texaschic101
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  • 14-10-2016
14(x - 4) = 56
distribute the 14 through the parenthesis
14x - 56 = 56
add 56 to both sides
14x = 56 + 56
simplify
14x = 112
divide both sides by 14
x = 112/14
x = 8

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