Question

2(x + 6) + 4 = 12x - 6

Answer 1

exact form:

`x=(11)/(5)`

Decimal:

`x=2.2`

Mixed Number Form:

`x=2(1)/(5)`

Explanation:

simplify
`2(x + 6) + 4`

`2(x + 6) + 4 = 12x - 6`

Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.

`-10x+1=-6`

Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.

`-10x=-22`

Divide each term by − 10 and simplify.

`x=(11)/(5)`

the result can be shown in multiple forms

Exact Form:
`x=(11)/(5)`

Decimal Form:
`x=2.2`

and Mixed Number Form:
`x=2(1)/(5)`