SOLUTION: Solve: 4(x + 6) = 6(x − 2)

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Question 653395: Solve: 4(x + 6) = 6(x − 2)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%28x%2B6%29=6%28x-2%29 Start with the given equation.


4x%2B24=6x-12 Distribute.


4x=6x-12-24 Subtract 24 from both sides.


4x-6x=-12-24 Subtract 6x from both sides.


-2x=-12-24 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=-36 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-36%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=18 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=18