Question

Solve for x: 2(x + 4) + 6 = 12x - 8

Answer 1

x = 2.2

Explanation:

2(x+4)+6 = 12x-8

Use distribution property

2x+8+6 = 12x-8

Combine like terms

2x+14 = 12x-8

Subtract 14 from both sides

2x = 12x-22

Subtract 12x from both sides

-10x = -22

Divide both sides by negative 10

x = 2.2 or x = 11/5 in fractions.

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