Question

Solve for x: 2(x+3)+2=4x-12

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

Our equation is: 2(x+3)+2 = 4x - 12

Distribute: 2x+6+2 = 4x - 12

Combine like terms: 2x + 8 = 4x - 12

Rearrange terms: 8 + 12 = 4x - 2x

Simplify: 20 = 2x

Therefore: x = 10