SOLUTION: I'm not sure how to solve this problem. 8x-(4x+6)=6 I know I need to start with the parenthesis first so does that mean that (4x+6)= 10x ??? so if I was to simplify that it woul

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Question 309893: I'm not sure how to solve this problem. 8x-(4x+6)=6
I know I need to start with the parenthesis first so does that mean that (4x+6)= 10x ??? so if I was to simplify that it would be 8x-10x=6 but that does not look right. That is why I am asking for help because I do not know what step I skipped. Please advise...
thank you so much...
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8x-%284x%2B6%29=6 Start with the given equation.


8x-4x-6=6 Distribute.


4x-6=6 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=6%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


4x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3