Question

Enter the solution to the equation in the box. 2(x−3)=8(x−6) x =

Answer 1

2x-6=8x-48
+6 +6

2x=8x-42
-8x -8x

-6x=-42
/-6 /-6

x=7

Answer 2

2(x-3) = 8(x-6)

distribute

2x-6 = 8x-48

subtract 2x from each side

-6 = 6x-48

add 48 to each side

42 = 6x

divide each side by 6

7 = x