Question

Directions - Solve the following equation:
12 =2 (x - 6)
X =

Answer 1

x = 12

Explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation

Turn the equation around

Add 12 to both sides

Divide both the sides by 2

Answer 2

x=12

Explanation:

12 =2 (x - 6)

Solve for x.

Divide each side by 2

12/2 =2/2 (x - 6)

6 = x-6

Add 6 to each side

6+6 = x-6+6

12 = x