Question

Solve for 6x+4(3)=8(x+4)-2

Answer 1

Answer: x = -9

Explanation: 6x + 4(3) = 8( x + 4) -2

0pen brackets and collect like terms,

6x + 12 = 8x + 32 -2

collect the like term

6x + 12 = 8x + 32 -2

6x -8x = 32 -2 - 12

-2x = 18, divide through by -2

Therefore x = -9