Question

2(x - 6) + 2 = 4x - 4

Answer 1

SOLUTION

2(X-6)+2=4X-4

open the blanket by multiplication

2x-12+2=4x-4

2x-10=4x-4

collect like term

2x+4x=-4+10

6x=6

divide both side by 6

x=1

Answer 2

x = - 3

Explanation:

2(x - 6) + 2 = 4x - 4 ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

2x - 12 + 2 = 4x - 4

2x - 10 = 4x - 4 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

- 2x - 10 = 4x - 4 ( add 10 to both sides )

- 2x = 6 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = - 3