SOLUTION: Solve. 6x + 4(3x – 2) = 6x + 2 Can I have some serious help with this one

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Question 104418: Solve. 6x + 4(3x – 2) = 6x + 2
Can I have some serious help with this one
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x%2B4%283x-2%29=6x%2B2 Start with the given equation



6x%2B12x-8=6x%2B2 Distribute


18x-8=6x%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side


18x=6x%2B2%2B8Add 8 to both sides


18x-6x=2%2B8 Subtract 6x from both sides


12x=2%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side


12x=10 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2810%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x



x=5%2F6 Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is x=5%2F6 (which is approximately x=0.833333333333333 in decimal form)