Question

8 + 2 ( x - 6 ) = -2 + 2x - 2

Answer 1

x = infinite amount of solutions

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

8 + 2(x - 6) = -2 + 2x - 2

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute 2: 8 + 2x - 12 = -2 + 2x - 2
2. Combine like terms: 2x - 4 = 2x - 4
3. Add 4 on both sides: 2x = 2x
4. Divide 2 on both sides: x = x

Here we see that x does indeed equal x.

∴ x = infinite amount of solutions.