<PRE><B>Question 159343</B>

{{{18=6x+4(2x+3)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{18=6x+8x+12}}} Distribute.



{{{18=14x+12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{18-12=14x}}} Subtract 12 from both sides



{{{6=14x}}} Subtract



{{{6/14=x}}} Divide both sides by {{{14}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{3/7=x}}} Reduce.



{{{x=3/7}}} Rearrange the equation.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=3/7}}} which approximates to {{{x=0.429}}}. 


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