SOLUTION: 10x-2(2x1)=8+2(x-1)

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Question 716561: 10x-2(2x1)=8+2(x-1)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x-2%282x1%29=8%2B2%28x-1%29 Start with the given equation.


10x-4x=8%2B2x-2 Distribute.


6x=8%2B2x-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


6x=2x%2B6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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


4x=6 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%286%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=3%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3%2F2