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algebra

Solve: 4x+8=2x+164x + 8 = 2x + 16

A

4

B

8

C

12

D

2

Correct Answer: A

Choice Choice A is the correct answer.

  1. Subtract 2x: 2x+8=162x + 8 = 16
  2. Subtract 8: 2x=82x = 8
  3. Divide by 2: x=4x = 4
  4. Verify: 4(4)+8=244(4) + 8 = 24 and 2(4)+16=242(4) + 16 = 24

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.