Question 79785
{{{4(2x-4)-2=4(x-3)+2}}}
The first step is to combine "like" terms. In this case it means the "x" terms and the integer terms. To start, multiply out where indicated:
{{{8x-16-2=4x-12+2}}}
Now, you can simplify this:
{{{8x-18=4x-10}}}
Next, you can combine the "x" terms and the integer terms and get the "x's" on one side of the equation:
{{{4x=8}}}
Now, solve for x and you are done:
{{{highlight(x=2)}}}
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