SOLUTION: SOLVE AND CK 6(2-X)=4X

Question 117866: SOLVE AND CK
6(2-X)=4X
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Distribute

Subtract 12 from both sides

Subtract 4x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Divide both sides by -10 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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