Question

solve: $4(x + 5) + 2 = 18$
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Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 2 from both sides

$4(x+5)+2-2=18-2$
$4(x+5)=16$

Step2: Divide both sides by 4

$\frac{4(x+5)}{4}=\frac{16}{4}$
$x+5=4$

Step3: Subtract 5 from both sides

$x+5-5=4-5$
$x=-1$

Answer:

$x=-1$