Question

Solve the linear equation.

2(x + 6) + 6 = 3(x + 5) + 7
A. {6}
B. {-4}
C. {12}
D. {9}

I pick D

Answer 1

D is not correct

Answer 2

The first step is to distribute the 2 and the 3 outside the parenthesis.
2x+12+6=3x+15+7
Then add like terms
2x+18=3x+22
Then move the variables/numbers
18=x+22
-4=x

Answer 3

-4 is correct

Answer 4

-4

Answer 5

thank you; I understand now

Answer 6

thank you both

Answer 7

any time

Answer 8

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