SOLUTION: 8(x+2)=6x

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Question 644325: 8(x+2)=6x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8%28x%2B2%29=6x Start with the given equation.


8x%2B16=6x Distribute.


8x=6x-16 Subtract 16 from both sides.


8x-6x=-16 Subtract 6x from both sides.


2x=-16 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-16%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=-8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-8