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Answer:
x = $14
Step-by-step explanation:
2(x + 8 ) = 44
2x + 16 = 44
2x = 44 - 16
2x = $28
x = $14
Answer:
the answer would be A, $14.00
basically, you just need to distribute the 2 and work from there
2(x+8) = 44
2x + 16 = 44
2x = 28
x= 14