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Question
Solve the following equations.
2 (x + 4) = 12
Sum
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Solution
2 (x + 4) = 12
Dividing both sides by 2,
`x + 4 = 12/2 = 6`
x = 6 − 4 = 2 (Transposing 4 to R.H.S.)
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