SOLUTION: 6x-4(x+1)=2x+4. I need the solution please!

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Question 847778: 6x-4(x+1)=2x+4. I need the solution please!
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, rvfer:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x-4%28x%2B1%29=2x%2B4 Start with the given equation.


6x-4x-4=2x%2B4 Distribute.


-4%2B2x=2x%2B4 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=2x%2B4%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


2x-2x=4%2B4 Subtract 2x from both sides.


0x=4%2B4 Combine like terms on the left side.


0x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=8 Simplify.


Since the equation 0=8 is never true for any x value, this means that there are NO solutions.

Answer by rvfer(117) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x-4x-4=2x+4
2x=8
x=8/2
x=4