Solve for x if 2(x - 2) = 26

A) x=25
B) x=8
C) x=15
D) c=30

The answer is C x=15

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation.

2(x−2)=26

(2)(x)+(2)(−2)=26(Distribute)

2x+−4=26

2x−4=26

Add 4 to both sides.

2x−4+4=26+4

2x=30

Divide both sides by 2.

2x /2  =  30/ 2

x=15

x= 15

area of part 1:

a1=base*height/2=(8+2)*(8-2-2-1)/2=10*3/2=15 ft^2

area of part 2:

a2=length*width=(8+2)*1=10 ft2

area of part 3:

a3=length*width=8*2=16 ft2

total shaded area : a1+a2+a3=41 ft2

total area of the reactangle : a=16*8=128 ft2

total area of the nonshaded region : 128-41=87 ft2

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