Question

What are the steps −2(x+6)=4(2x−12)+2

Answer 1

first, you distribute

-2x-12=8x-48+2

then, you combine like terms

-2x-12=8x-46

next, you subtract 8x from both sides

-2x-8x-12=-46

You add 12 to both sides.

-10x=-34

finally, you divide -10 from both sides

x=34/10 or x=17/5

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