JefferyGunter
JefferyGunter JefferyGunter
  • 15-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation.
2(x + 4) = x + 13

A. −3
B. −1
C. 5
D. 7

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Azieq
Azieq Azieq
  • 15-11-2016
2x + 8 = x + 13
x = 5
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DeathTheKid101 DeathTheKid101
  • 15-11-2016
The answer is C) x = 5

Here are the steps I did.

1. Expand ( 2x + 8 = x + 13)

2. Subtract 8 from both sides ( 2x = x + 13 - 8)

3. Simplify x + 13 - 8 to x + 5 ( 2x = x + 5)

4. Subtract x from both sides ( 2x - x = 5)

5. Simplify 2x - x to x ( x = 5)
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