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Solve this equation by first dividing both sides by 2

2(x + 12) = 4x -6

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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

2(x + 12) = 4x - 6 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x + 12 = 2x - 3 ( subtract x from both sides )

12 = x - 3 ( add 3 to both sides )

15 = x

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