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Solve the equation using the distributive property and properties of equality.

2 (x minus 8) = 68

What is the value of x?
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42

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
2(x - 8) = 68
Distribute: 2x - 16 = 68
Add 16: 2x = 84
Divide by 2: x = 42

Answer: 42