Mark M. answered 06/04/15
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2(x + 4) + 2(2x - 7) = 42 divide both sides by 2
x + 4 + 2x - 7 = 21 combine like terms
3x - 3 = 21 add three to both sides
3x = 24 divide both sides by 3
x = 8