Answer
$x=7$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $
4(x+2)=36
$, is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
4(x)+4(2)=36
\\\\
4x+8=36
\\\\
4x=36-8
\\\\
4x=28
\\\\
x=\dfrac{28}{4}
\\\\
x=7
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - Test: Chapter 2 - Page 151: 8
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