SOLUTION: I need help solving the following problem.... 4(x+4)=6(x-2) the answer must be in simplitied form.

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Question 433357: I need help solving the following problem.... 4(x+4)=6(x-2)
the answer must be in simplitied form.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply to eliminate the parentheses.
4(x+4) = 4x + 16
6(x-2) = 6x - 12
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So 4x + 16 = 6x - 12