If 72 is 9 times larger than 8, which statement below is true? A) 8 is 72 times larger than 9
B) 72 is 8 times larger than 9
C) 9 is 8 times larger than 72
D) 8 is 9 times larger than 72

step-by-step explanation:

let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4x+2=2x+12

step 1: subtract 2x from both sides.

4x+2−2x=2x+12−2x

2x+2=12

step 2: subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=12−2

2x=10

step 3: divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

10

2

x=5

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