Okay, so im starting to get the hang of this, but im not sure. 2(3x-4)=8x+2. Do i distribute whats in the ( ) then try and solve?

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aroub · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

yes

amistre64 · Answer

that would be a fine first step :)

anonymous · Answer

first distribute and get your x's on a side  non x's on the other

anonymous · Answer

So it would be 6x-6=8x+2? Or did i do that totally wrong..?

anonymous · Answer

check your multiplication 2*4=?

amistre64 · Answer

distribution is just mulitplication:

3x-4
      2
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6x -8 ; so you was close

anonymous · Answer

So then i could do..
6x-8=8x+2
6x=8x+10
-2x=10? Right,?

amistre64 · Answer

so far so good, youre doing great :)

anonymous · Answer

yes now you need to get x by it's self

anonymous · Answer

So the answer would be x=-5? Or did i do my division wrong...?

amistre64 · Answer

-5 is correct, good job!!

anonymous · Answer

nope you got it congrats