If x=2y+2, how much greater is 6x than 12y?

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anonymous · Answer

multiply both sides by 6

anonymous · Answer

6x = 12 y + 12

anonymous · Answer

The answer is above.. If you can see it

anonymous · Answer

Is it 12? Still a bit confused @Freyes

directrix · Answer

Freyes took x=2y+2 and multiplied both sides by 2. That is because multiplying by 2 gives expressions for 6x and 12y which you are asked to compare.

So 6x = 12y +12 by the multiplicatin property of equality.

@william0123 --> Do you follow that so far?

directrix · Answer

Yes or no? Don't be shy. I can re-explain Freyes' work. We still have another step. @william0123

directrix · Answer

how much greater is 6x than 12y?
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Look at this: 6x = 12y +12
What is added to 12y to equal 6x? That is the key to knowing how much greater 6x is that 12y.