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What is the value of x in the equation 2(6x+4)-6+ 2x = 3(4x+3)+1?

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Hi there!

Question:

What is the value of x in the equation 2 (6x+4) - 6 + 2x = 3 (4x + 3) + 1

Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:


2(6x+4) -6+2x=3(4x+3)+1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.


2(6x+4)-6+2x=3(4x+3)+1


(2)(6x)+(2)(4)+-6+2x=(3)(4x)+(3)(3)+1 (Distribute)


12x+8+- 6+2x=12x+9+1


(12x+2x)+(8+- 6)=(12x)+(9+1) (Combine Like Terms)


14x+2=12x+10

Step 2: Subtract 12x from both sides.


14x+2 -12x=12x+10 - 12x


2x+2=10

Step 3: Subtract 2 from both sides.


2x+2-2=10-2


2x=8

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2.


(2x)/(2) =(8)/(2)


x=4

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