Question

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

Answer 1

\(\large\color{blue}{ 10(x+2)=5(x+8) }\)

\(\large\color{blue}{ 5\times 2(x+2)=5(x+8) }\)

\(\large\color{blue}{ 5(2x+4)=5(x+8) }\)

\(\large\color{blue}{ 2x+4=x+8 }\)

\(\large\color{blue}{ 2x-x=8-4 }\)

Answer 2

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