Question

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.
4(x-6)+2=6x-6

Answer 1

x=14

Explanation:

1. 4x-24+2=6x-6 Break the parenthesis (distributive property)

2. 4x-22=6x-6 Combine like terms

3. 22=2x-6 Minus 4x to each side

4. 28=2x Add 6 to each side

5. 14=x Divide each side by 2