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6x-4=2x+8 What do i do here​

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

6x - 4 = 2x + 8

6x - 2x = 8 + 4

4x = 12

x = 12/4

x = 3

User Mamata Hegde
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Given 6x - 4 = 2x + 8

Add 4 to both sides of the equation

6x - 4 +4 = 2x + 8 + 4

6x = 2x + 12

Now subtract 2x from both sides

6x - 2x = 2x - 2x + 12

4x = 12

Divide both sides by 4 to get x

4x/4 = 12/4

x = 3

User Metalgear
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