Question

What’s the answer to 4(x-2)=x+10?

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

Distribute:

4(x - 2) = x + 10

4(x) +4(-2) = x + 10

Multiply:

4(x) +4(-2) = x + 10

4x + (-8) = x + 10

4x - 8 = x + 10

Add 8 on both sides:

4x - 8 = x + 10

+8 +8

4x = x + 18

Subtract x on both sides:

4x = x + 18

-x -x

3x = 18

Divide by 3 on both sides:

3x = 18

/3 /3

x = 6

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

`4(x - 2) = x + 10 \\ 4x - 8 = x + 10 \\ 4x - x = 10 + 8 \\ 3x = 18 \\ x = (18)/(3) \\ \huge \red{ \boxed{x = 6}}`