SOLUTION: I believe it's a linear equation not sure.. Could you please help me solve this equation: If -6(2x + 1) = -4x + 10 Then x = Please help me Thanks -Erin

Question 827270: I believe it's a linear equation not sure..
Could you please help me solve this equation:
If
-6(2x + 1) = -4x + 10
Then x =

Please help me
Thanks
-Erin
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-6(2x+1)=-4x+10
1. Distribute the -6 on the left side to get:
-12x-6=-4x+10
2. Combine like terms to get:
-16=8x
3. Divide both sides by 8 to get your answer:
[-2=x]
4. Check:
-6[2(-2)+1]=-4(-2)+10
-6[(-4)+1]=8+10
-6(-3)=8+10
18=18
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