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6x-2(x+4)=12 what is the value of x

User Joe Ward
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Answer:

the value of x is 5

Explanation:

Given:

6x - 2(x + 4) = 12

Distributive Property:

6x - 2x - 8 = 12

Combine Like terms:

4x - 8 = 12

Subtraction Property of Equality:

4x = 20

Division Property of Equality:

x = 5

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User Tamas Kovacs
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I hope this helps you 6x-2x-8=12x 4x-8=12x 8x=-8 x=-1
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