Question

Enter as a integer or decimal

Answer 1

x = - 6

Explanation:

Given

4(x + 6) - 2x = 12 ← distribute and simplify left side

4x + 24 - 2x = 12

2x + 24 = 12 ( subtract 24 from both sides )

2x = - 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = - 6