SOLUTION: 3(x-2)+18=6+2(x+6)

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Question 197248: 3(x-2)+18=6+2(x+6)
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3%28x-2%29%2B18=6%2B2%28x%2B6%29 Start with the given equation.


3x-6%2B18=6%2B2x%2B12 Distribute.


3x%2B12=6%2B2x%2B12 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x%2B12=2x%2B18 Combine like terms on the right side.


3x=2x%2B18-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


3x-2x=18-12 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x=18-12 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6