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.

Answer 1

@mikala1 @jazy

Answer 2

PEMDAS

2(x + 6) − 10 = 12 + 4(x − 1) first simplify
2x+12-10= 12+4x-4 add or subtract like terms
2x+2= 8+4x subtract 2 both sides
-2 -2
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2x= 6+4x subtract 4x on both sides
-4x -4x
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-2x=6 divide -2 on both sides

-2x/-2 = 6/-2

x= ?

Answer 3

lol yea... she beat me to it...

Answer 4

Aussy123 is correct.

Answer 5

-3?

Answer 6

YEP!! GJ

Answer 7

tyvm medals for me? anyone

Answer 8

I think I gave you one

Answer 9

i know u did anyone else?