Question

I need this solved out in steps.2(x + 6) − 10 = 12 + 4(x − 1)

Answer 1

first use distributive property ...Then add like terms

Answer 2

2x + 12 - 10 = 12 + 4x - 4
2x + 2 = 8 + 4x
2x + 2 - 8 - 4x = 0
-2x - 8 = 0
-2x = 8
x = 14

I am not sure, but this is likely to be the answer...

Answer 3

2(x + 6) -10 = 12 + 4(x - 1) -- distribute through the parenthesis
2x + 12 - 10 = 12 + 4x - 4 -- combine like terms
2x + 2 = 8 + 4x -- subtract 8 from both sides
2x + 2 - 8 = 8 - 8 + 4x -- combine like terms
2x - 6 = 4x -- subtract 2x from both sides
2x - 2x - 6 = 4x - 2x -- combine like terms
-6 = 2x -- divide by 2 to get x by itself
-6/2 = 2x/2
-3 = x
check...
2(x + 6) - 10 = 12 + 4(x - 1)
2(-3 + 6) - 10 = 12 + 4(-3-1)
2(3) - 10 = 12 + 4(-4)
6 - 10 = 12 - 16
- 4 = - 4 (correct)
ANSWER : x = - 3
I tried to do it step by step....if you have any questions, please ask them :)

Answer 4

sorry i meant -4 not 14