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What is the solution for x in the equation 4 = 2(x + 6)?

x = 8

x = -4

To find the solution for \( x \) in the equation \( 4 = 2(x + 6) \), start by simplifying the equation.

First, distribute the \( 2 \) on the right side:

\[ 4 = 2x + 12 \]

Next, isolate the term containing \( x \) by subtracting \( 12 \) from both sides:

\[ 4 - 12 = 2x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -8 = 2x \]

Now, to solve for \( x \), divide both sides by \( 2 \):

\[ x = \frac{-8}{2} \]

This further simplifies to:

\[ x = -4 \]

Thus, the solution for \( x \) is \( -4 \).

This value indicates that if you substitute \( -4 \) back into the original equation \( 4 = 2(x + 6) \), both sides will equal, verifying the solution. The correct answer is \( x = -4 \).

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x = -8

x = 4

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