Answer
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x=26

↓Steps Explained:↓

Solve for x

4x = x + 78

Group variables

Group our variables 4x and x
subtract x from both sides

4x - x = x + 78 - x

Cancel x on the right side:

3x = 78

Divide each side by 4

4x
4
=
  
78
4

Divide each side of the equation by 3

3x
3
=
  
78
3

x = 26

Final Answer

x=26
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