Question

Solve for x.
2 (x − 3) = 8 (x − 6)
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Answer 1

`2 (x - 3) = 8 (x - 6)`

Distribute:

`(2)(x)+(2)(-3)=(8)(x)+(8)(-6)`

`2x-6=8x-48`

Subtract 8x from both sides:

`2x-6-8x=8x-48-8x`

`-6x-6=-48`

Add 6 to both sides:

`-6x-6+6=-48+6`

`-6x=-42`

Divide both sides by -6:

`(-6x)/(-6) =(-42)/(-6)`

`\fbox{x = 7}`