Question

Follow the steps to solve this equation:

−2x + 6x − 8 = 12

Step 1: Combine like items.

Step 2: Undo the subtraction.



Step 3: Undo the multiplication.


4x − 8 = 12

4x − 8 + 8 = 12 + 8

4x = 20

4
4
x =
20
4

x =???

Answer 1

x=5

This is because you divide 20/4 since you divide 4 from each side.

Answer 2

Answer: x = 5

Explanation:

`-2x+6x-8=12\\4x-8=12\\4x=20\\x=(20)/(4)\\ x=5`