Which value of x makes the equation below true? 4(x+3)+2x=60

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asked Aug 15, 2024 72.2k views

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Stalfos · Answer 1 · 2024-08-19T21:05:51+0000

The answer is:

x =8

Work/explanation:

For now, I will focus on the left side, and use the distibutive property:

$\sf{4(x+3)+2x=60}$

$\sf{4x+12+2x=60}$

$\sf{6x+12=60}$

Subtract 12 on each side

$\sf{6x=48}$

Divide:

$\sf{x=8}$