Imagine you are teaching a fellow student how to solve:
2(x + 6) − 10 = 12 + 4(x − 1)

In your own words, explain the process for solving this equation. Please include your work at each step of the process along with the final answer.

Question

Imagine you are teaching a fellow student how to solve:
2(x + 6) − 10 = 12 + 4(x − 1)

In your own words, explain the process for solving this equation. Please include your work at each step of the process along with the final answer.

parthkohli · Answer

I've seen this question tons of times on this site. 
Well, I'd tell him to solve for $x$.

anonymous · Answer

but you have to explain the process and the step by step

parthkohli · Answer

First, (s)he'd use the distributive property, then isolate $x$.

shubhamsrg · Answer

i'd tell him to consult books,,and get away from me! ;)

anonymous · Answer

and then

parthkohli · Answer

I think that you are good enough for doing it on your own.

anonymous · Answer

no please tell me

parthkohli · Answer

Right, you can use the distributive property to simplify $2(x + 6)$ and $4(x - 1)$

anonymous · Answer

thanks