Question

Enter the value for x that makes the following equation 6(x – 2) + 2x = 36 true

Answer 1

x=6
the answer is 6

6(x-2)+2x=36
first distribute
6x-12+2x=36
combine like terms
8x-12=36
add 12 on both sides of the equation to isolate the variable
8x=48
divide by 8 to isolate the variable
x=6

check you work
6(6-2)+2(6)=36
36-12+12=36
36=36

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