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How do you solve 2(10-6x)=x-8x
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Hey, Lizzy147!
1st. Distribute 2 to 10 and -6x
20-12x=x-8x
2nd. Move -12x to the other side.
20=13x-8x
Simple math.
20=5x
x=4
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2(10)-2(6x)= x-8x
20-12x=x-8x
+12x+12x

20=13x-8x
20=5x
4=x
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