Question

6(x-2)+4=-2(x-4)
What is the solution to the equation?

Answer 1

Answer:

X=2

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Distribution 6 the the parentheses

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

Distribute -2

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

Calculate the sum

-12+4=8

Move like terms

6x+2x=8x

constant change sign

-8 to +8

6x+2x=8+8

8x=16

Divide by 8 on both side

X=2