Solve for x

1. 4 (2x + 3) = 68

2. 8x + 12 = 68

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Nicholson

8 November, 02:42

Solve for x

1. 4 (2x + 3) = 68

2. 8x + 12 = 68

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Jazlynn Horton · Answer 1

1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.)

so 8x+12=68

Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side.

You get 8x=56

Now divide both sides by 8.

x=7

Kaelyn Orr · Answer 2

1. First distribute your numbers (which is done in step #2.)

so 8x+12=68

Now subtract 12 from both sides of your equal sign to move the numbers all to the left side.

You get 8x=56

Now divide both sides by 8.

x=7

Solve for x1. 4 (2x + 3) = 682. 8x + 12 = 68

Solve for x

1. 4 (2x + 3) = 68

2. 8x + 12 = 68