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6 - 2 (x+6)=3x+4 how to explain and do it

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6-2x-12=3x+4
-2x-6=3x+4
-5x=10
-5/-5
x=-2
User Paul Hollingsworth
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First you want to distribute.

6-2x-12=3x+4

Then combine like terms.

-2x-6=3x+4

Then solve for x

-6=5x+4

5x=-10

x=-2


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