SOLUTION: solving equations containing parenthesis: 1. solve -[6x-(4x+8)]=9+(6x+3) 2. solve 4(x-2)+2(x+3)=6

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: solving equations containing parenthesis: 1. solve -[6x-(4x+8)]=9+(6x+3) 2. solve 4(x-2)+2(x+3)=6      Log On


   

Question 144291: solving equations containing parenthesis:

1. solve -[6x-(4x+8)]=9+(6x+3)
2. solve 4(x-2)+2(x+3)=6
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-[6x-(4x+8)]=9+(6x+3)
-[6x-4x-8]=9+6x+3
-6x+4x+8=6x+12
-2x-6x=12-8
-8x=4
x=4/-8
x=-1/2 answer.
--------------------------
4(x-2)+2(x+3)=6
4x-8+2x+6=6
6x=6+8-6
6x=8
x=8/6
x=4/3 answer.