Question

6x + 12 = 10x − 4

Solve for x using two different methods and please write down all the steps.

Answer 1

Step 1 - Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

Step 2 - Simplify.

Step 3 - Subtract 10x from both sides of the equation.+

Step 4 - Simplify

Step 5 - Divide both sides of the equation by the same term.

Step 6 - Simplify

All this would equal to,

x = 4

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Explanation:

Answer 2

6x + 12 = 10x -4
-6x. -6x
12= 4x-4
+4. +4
16=4x
•4. •4
4=x
X=4