Solve the Equation $$2 ( 8 - 2 x ) = 4$$

question 120

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$2 ( 8 - 2 x ) = 4$$

• A) \(\{ 2 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 3 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 4 \}\)

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