Question 359849
{{{5x=4+2x+2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=2x+6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{5x-2x=6}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=6}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(6)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=2}}} 



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