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Solve the equation for x.
6(x + 3) - 8 = 4x + 2(4 + x)

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Solve the Equation - Solution and Explanation

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Hello! So...

We are given the following to solve:

Solve for x.


6(x+3)-8=4x+2(4+x)

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1. Expand both sides of the equation.


6(x+3)-8=6x+10


4x+2(4+x)=6x+8


6x+10=6x+8

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2. Subtract 10 from both sides.


6x+10-10=6x+8-10

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3. Simplify.


6x=6x - 2

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4. Subtract 6x from both sides.


6x-6x=6x-2-6x

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5. Simplify.


0=-2

^Notice, the sides are not equal in the solution. This being said, there would be no solution.

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Hope this helps! If you need anything else, feel free to comment below. Thanks and good luck!

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