Question

6(x-6)+2=8x-12 what does x=??

Answer 1

Explanation:

Solution

Steps

6(x−6) +2 = 8x−12

Expand by applying the distributive law: a(b−c)=ab−ac

6(x−6)=6x-36

6x−36+2 = 8x−12

6x−34 = 8x−12

Add 34 to both sides

6x−34+34=8x−12+34

Simplify

6x=8x+22

Subtract 8x from both sides

6x−8x=8x+22−8x

Simplify

−2x=22

Divide both sides by −2

x=−11

Answer 2

-11

Explanation:

6(x-6)+2=8x-12

6x-36+2=8x-12 First take care of the parenthesis

6x-34=8x-12 then combine numbers

-2x-34=-12 Subtract 8 from both sides

-2x=22 Add 34 to both sides

x= -11 Divide by -2 on both sides