SOLUTION: How do u solve for x: 3(2x+4)=2+6x+10

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Question 395791: How do u solve for x: 3(2x+4)=2+6x+10
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%282x%2B4%29=2%2B6x%2B10 Start with the given equation.


6x%2B12=2%2B6x%2B10 Distribute.


6x%2B12=6x%2B12 Combine like terms on the right side.


6x=6x%2B12-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


6x-6x=12-12 Subtract 6x from both sides.


0x=12-12 Combine like terms on the left side.


0x=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=0 Simplify.


Since this equation is always true for any x value, this means x can equal any number.


So there are an infinite number of solutions.


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