Question 658899
{{{3x+8=2(x+6)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x+8=2x+12}}} Distribute.



{{{3x=2x+12-8}}} Subtract {{{8}}} from both sides.



{{{3x-2x=12-8}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{x=12-8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


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


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