Solve for x: 10x+18 = 8x+4

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Amiah House

2 September, 20:24

Solve for x: 10x+18 = 8x+4

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Judith Rivas · Answer 1

Judith Rivas 2 September, 20:41

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10x+18=8x+4

10x-8x=4-18

2x=-7

X-7

Rogelio Saunders · Answer 2

Answer: x = - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

subtract 8x from both sides of the equation which would leave you with 2x+18=4

then you would subtract 18 from each side of the equation leaving you with 2x = - 14

the divide by 2 on both sides of the equation giving you the answer of

x = - 7