SOLUTION: How do I solve the following equation? 3(x-6)+2(x+4)=20

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Question 201511: How do I solve the following equation?
3(x-6)+2(x+4)=20
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28x-6%29%2B2%28x%2B4%29=20 Start with the given equation.


3x-18%2B2x%2B8=20 Distribute.


5x-10=20 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=20%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


5x=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2830%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6