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How would I solve 3(2x+4)+8=50?

 May 19, 2015

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3(2x+4)+8=50

6x+12+8=50

6x=30

x=5

There!

Try something harder if you get it, like simultaneous equations.

 May 19, 2015
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Start off by distributing the 3(2x+4): 6x+12+8=50.

6x+20=50, subtract both sides by 20: 6x=30.

You know what to do from here.

 May 19, 2015
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Best Answer

3(2x+4)+8=50

6x+12+8=50

6x=30

x=5

There!

Try something harder if you get it, like simultaneous equations.

thejamesmachine May 19, 2015

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