SOLUTION: 18=6x+4(2x+3)

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Question 159343This question is from textbook integrated algebra 1
: 18=6x+4(2x+3) This question is from textbook integrated algebra 1

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18=6x%2B4%282x%2B3%29 Start with the given equation.


18=6x%2B8x%2B12 Distribute.


18=14x%2B12 Combine like terms on the right side.


18-12=14x Subtract 12 from both sides


6=14x Subtract


6%2F14=x Divide both sides by 14 to isolate x.


3%2F7=x Reduce.


x=3%2F7 Rearrange the equation.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=3%2F7 which approximates to x=0.429.