Question

Solve: 4(x − 1) = 2(x + 2) + 6

i think its 14 but im not sure .-.

Answer 1

that's incorrect

Answer 2

First off distribute out the terms.

Answer 3

\[4x − 4 = 2x + 8 + 6 \]

Right? @jim_thompson5910

Answer 4

wait i just got soooo confused jim can you help me

Answer 5

Did you distribute the terms and get the equation above?

Answer 6

4(x − 1) = 2(x + 2) + 6

4x − 4 = 2x + 4 + 6 ... distribute

4x - 4 = 2x + 10

4x - 2x = 10 + 4

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x = ??

Answer 7

btw JA1, you are close, but 2(x+2) turns into 2x+4 and not 2x+8

Answer 8

Why did I think 2 + 2 = 8 -.-

Answer 9

Sorry brain lag there I guess

Answer 10

Lol uhm x = 8 (/.\)

Answer 11

4x - 2x = 10 + 4

2x = 14

x = ??

Answer 12

so I can see how you got 14 (somewhat)

Answer 13

You are close

Answer 14

7 .-.

Answer 15

*applauds* :D good work

Answer 16

correct

Answer 17

oh thank god thanks guys

Answer 18

yw

Answer 19

No prob that's what OpenStudy is all about, and welocme to OpenStudy if you have not yet been greeted :)

Answer 20

Thanks JA1 C:

Answer 21

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