Question

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2(x + 5) = 36
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 12
E) 13​

Answer 1

$2(x + 5) = 36 \\ 2x + 10 = 36 \\ 2x = 36 - 10 \\ 2x = 26 \\ \boxed{x = \frac{26}{2} = 13}$