Question 201511
{{{3(x-6)+2(x+4)=20}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x-18+2x+8=20}}} Distribute.



{{{5x-10=20}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{5x=20+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{5x=30}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(30)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=6}}}