Solve for x. 6(x+2) = -2(4x-1) + 6x Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Elif asked Feb 26, 2022

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Solve for x.
6(x+2) = -2(4x-1) + 6x
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Elif asked Feb 26, 2022

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Use distributive property
6x + 12 = -8x + 2 + 6x
Now simply
6x + 12 = -2x + 2
8x + 12 = 2
8x = -10, x = -10/8. Simplify: x = -5/4
Solution: x = -5/4

Duong Nguyen answered Mar 3, 2022

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