SOLUTION: I need to solve this equation showing the steps -2x+3+4(x-6)=18

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Question 487258: I need to solve this equation showing the steps -2x+3+4(x-6)=18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2x%2B3%2B4%28x-6%29=18 Start with the given equation.


-2x%2B3%2B4x-24=18 Distribute.


2x-21=18 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=18%2B21 Add 21 to both sides.


2x=39 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2839%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=39%2F2