Question

Solve for x. 2(x - 4) = 6(x + 2) -2 -1 -5 4

Answer 1

Distribute on both sides

2x - 8 = 6x + 12

Move x to one side

-20 = 4x

Divide by 4

-5 = x

Answer 2

x=-5

Explanation:

`2(x - 4) = 6(x + 2)` (Expand)

`2x-8=6x+12`

`2x-8+8=6x+12+8` (Add 8 to both sides)

`2x=6x+20` (Simplify)

`2x-6x=6x+20-6x` (Subtract 6x from both sides)

`-4x=20`

`\cfrac{-4x}{-4}=\cfrac{20}{-4}` ( Divide)

`x=-5`