SOLUTION: I'm not sure how to solve this problem. 8x-(4x+6)=6 I know I need to start with the parenthesis first so does that mean that (4x+6)= 10x ??? so if I was to simplify that it woul

Question 309893: I'm not sure how to solve this problem. 8x-(4x+6)=6
I know I need to start with the parenthesis first so does that mean that (4x+6)= 10x ??? so if I was to simplify that it would be 8x-10x=6 but that does not look right. That is why I am asking for help because I do not know what step I skipped. Please advise...
thank you so much...
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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