How do you solve #66=(2x-3)+2(x+4)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-27T11:44:27

#x = 61/4#

#66 = (2x -3 ) + 2 (x+4)#

#66 = (2x -3 ) + 2 * (x ) + 2 * (4)#

#66 = (2x -3 ) + 2 x + 8#

#66 = 4x + 5#

#66 - 5 = 4x#

#61 = 4x#

#x = 61/4#