SOLUTION: 3x + 8 = 2(x + 6) x =

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Question 658899: 3x + 8 = 2(x + 6)
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B8=2%28x%2B6%29 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B8=2x%2B12 Distribute.


3x=2x%2B12-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


3x-2x=12-8 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x=12-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4

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