Question

Solve. Please show the steps to solve the equation
4(x - 6) = -2(x - 3)

Answer 1

\[\frac42(x-6) = -(x-3)\]
2(x-6) = -x+3

Answer 2

2x - 12 = -x + 3

2x + x = 3 + 12

3x = 15

x = 15/3

x = Answer.

Answer 3

4(x-6) = -2(x-3)
Distribute.
4x-24 = -2x+6
Isolate the variable.
6x=30
x=5