What is the value of x, when 10 (x + 2) = 5 (x + 8) ?

A) x = 1

B) x = 2

C) x = 4

D) x = 5/6

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Philip Gray

Mathematics

7 July, 14:01

What is the value of x, when 10 (x + 2) = 5 (x + 8) ?

A) x = 1

B) x = 2

C) x = 4

D) x = 5/6

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Ryan Cherry · Answer 1

First, expand the equation:

10x + 20 = 5x + 40

Now, isolate the variables:

10x - 5x = 40 - 20

Add or subtract:

5x = 20

Divide both sides by 5:

x = 4

There you have it!

What is the value of x, when 10 (x + 2) = 5 (x + 8) ?A) x = 1B) x = 2C) x = 4D) x = 5/6

What is the value of x, when 10 (x + 2) = 5 (x + 8) ?

A) x = 1

B) x = 2

C) x = 4

D) x = 5/6