Question 210093
{{{-2x-18=6(1-2x)+4x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x-18=6-12x+4x}}} Distribute.



{{{-2x-18=6-8x}}} Combine like terms.



{{{-2x-18+8x=6}}} Add 8x to both sides.



{{{-2x+8x=6+18}}} Add 18 to both sides.



{{{6x=24}}} Combine like terms.



{{{x=24/6}}} Divide both sides by 6 to isolate 'x'



{{{x=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=4}}}