SOLUTION: 10. 2x + 4(x – 6) = 3x + 9

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Question 660497: 10. 2x + 4(x – 6) = 3x + 9
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Starting with
2x + 4(x-6) = 3x + 9
Distribute the 4
2x + 4x - 24 = 3x + 9
Combine like terms
6x - 24 = 3x + 9
6x - 24 + 24 - 3x = 3x - 3x + 9 + 24
3x = 33
3x/3 = 33/3
x = 11