Solve the Equation $$2 ( 4 x - 2 ) = 22$$

question 462

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $$2 ( 4 x - 2 ) = 22$$

• A) \(\{ 0.615 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 3.250 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 1.099 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1.615 \}\)

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