What's the value of x for the equation 2(x-4)=6x+4

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Diego Fernando Pava asked Jan 13, 2023

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What's the value of x for the equation 2(x-4)=6x+4

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we have the equation

2(x-4)=6x+4

solve for x

Apply distributive property left side

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

2x-8=6x+4

Group terms

6x-2x=-8-4

combine like terms

4x=-12

divide by 4 both sides

x=-12/4

x=-3

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