baconwhale671
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  • 07-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x?

6x − 2(x + 4) = 12

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Ariannasmommy07 Ariannasmommy07
  • 07-09-2017
6x-2(x+4)=12
6x-2x-8=12
4x-8=12
    +8  +8
4x=20
/4   /4
x=5
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foundmysunlight
foundmysunlight foundmysunlight
  • 07-09-2017
I think that x=5. You add 2 to the 12, and subtract it from the -2, which evens that out. Then the rest is simple. Hope this helps! :)
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