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Find the value of x if 2x+2 = 1x2 

A.

32 + 4

B.

32 - 4

C.

3 - 22

D.

4 + 22

Correct answer is A

2x+2 = x - 12

x2 (x - 2) = x + 2 (cross multiply)

x2 - 2 = x + 2 

= x2 - x 

= 2 + 2

x (2 - 1) = 2 + 2

= 2+221×2+12+1

x = 22+2+2+221 

= 32 + 4