SOLUTION: May you explain to me how to slove 5x=4+(2x+2)? I don't really understand,how to do it when the variable is on the other side of the equal sign.

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Question 359849: May you explain to me how to slove 5x=4+(2x+2)? I don't really understand,how to do it when the variable is on the other side of the equal sign.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x=4%2B2x%2B2 Start with the given equation.


5x=2x%2B6 Combine like terms on the right side.


5x-2x=6 Subtract 2x from both sides.


3x=6 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%286%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2


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