Question

Solve: 6(x + 4) = 3(4x − 2)

Answer 1

6x+24=12x-6

12x-6x=24+6

6x=30

x=30:6

x=5

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

1. Multiply 6 by x and 4 to have the first equation:

6x +24

2. Multiply 3 by 4x and -2 to have second equation:

12x-6

3. Set equations equal to each other:

6x+24=12x-6

4. Subtract 6x from 12x and add 6 to 24:

30=6x

5. Isolate 6x by dividing both sides by 6.

6. x = 5