Question

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?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

that would be a fine first step :)

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

check your multiplication 2*4=?

Answer 7

distribution is just mulitplication:

3x-4
2
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6x -8 ; so you was close

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

so far so good, youre doing great :)

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

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

Answer 12

-5 is correct, good job!!

Answer 13

nope you got it congrats