SOLUTION: Solve this equation: 12(2-x)=6

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Answer by priya(51) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first multiply the number outside the bracket and bring it in.
12(2-x) =6 becomes,

24 - 12x =6
24 -6 = 12x
18 = 12x
therefore x = 18/12
on simplifying gives, x =3/2 which is equal to 1.5
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