A cat toy shaped like a square pyramid is packaged inside a box. The space inside the box around the pyramid is then filled with protective foam. About how many cubic
inches of foam is needed to fill the space around the pyramid?

let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4x+2=2x+12

step 1: subtract 2x from both sides.

4x+2−2x=2x+12−2x

2x+2=12

step 2: subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=12−2

2x=10

step 3: divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

10

2

x=5

step-by-step explanation:

b. 2 and 4

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