Question

How to find x for the problem 28-(3x+4)=2(x+6)+x

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

given

28 - (3x + 4) = 2(x + 6) + x ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

28 - 3x - 4 = 2x + 12 + x ← collect like terms on both sides

24 - 3x = 3x + 12 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

24 - 6x = 12 ( subtract 24 from both sides )

- 6x = - 12 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

`(-6)/(-6)` x =
`(-12)/(-6)` , that is

x = 2