SOLUTION: Solve 10x-2=6x+10

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Question 637147: Solve 10x-2=6x+10
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x-2=6x%2B10 Start with the given equation.


10x=6x%2B10%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


10x-6x=10%2B2 Subtract 6x from both sides.


4x=10%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve 10x-2=6x+10
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4x = 12
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.