To solve the equation \( 4x + 8 = 20 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 8 from both sides: \[ 4x + 8 - 8 = 20 - 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4x = 12 \]
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Divide both sides by 4: \[ \frac{4x}{4} = \frac{12}{4} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 3 \]
Therefore, the solution is: \[ x = 3 \]