Follow the steps to solve this equation.
3(2x + 6) – 4x = 2(5x – 2) + 6
1. Use the distributive property: 6x + 18 – 4x = 10x – 4 + 6
2. Combine like terms: 2x + 18 = 10x + 2
3. Use the subtraction property of equality: 18 = 8x + 2
4. Use the subtraction property of equality: 16 = 8x
5. Use the division property of equality:
= x