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2x+40=x+48
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8, the least common multiple of 4,8.
2x+40-x=48
Subtract x from both sides.
x+40=48
Combine 2x and -x to get x.
x=48-40
Subtract 40 from both sides.
x=8
Subtract 40 from 48 to get 8.