SOLUTION: could use some help with this please! solve the equation 4(2x-4)-2=4(x-3)+(2) Thanks!

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Question 79785: could use some help with this please! solve the equation
4(2x-4)-2=4(x-3)+(2) Thanks!
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4%282x-4%29-2=4%28x-3%29%2B2
The first step is to combine "like" terms. In this case it means the "x" terms and the integer terms. To start, multiply out where indicated:
8x-16-2=4x-12%2B2
Now, you can simplify this:
8x-18=4x-10
Next, you can combine the "x" terms and the integer terms and get the "x's" on one side of the equation:
4x=8
Now, solve for x and you are done:
highlight%28x=2%29
Good Luck,
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