SOLUTION: Solve. 8x-(6x+4)=12 The solution of x = __

SOLUTION: Solve. 8x-(6x+4)=12 The solution of x = ___

Question 223027: Solve.
8x-(6x+4)=12
The solution of x = ___
Found 2 solutions by rfer, drj:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x-(6x+4)=12
8x-6x-4=12
2x=16
x=8
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve.

The solution of x = ___

Step 1. Get rid of the parenthesis by distributing the negative (=-1) and combine line terms

Step 2. Add 4 to both sides of the equation

Step 3. Divide 8 to both sides of the equation

Step 4. ANSWER. The solution is x=8.

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