Question

I need to solve the following equation. I'm not sure how to proceed.
2(3x-4)=5x+6

I've already distributed the 2 and got...
6x-8=5x+6

I'm not sure how to proceed. Help?

Answer 1

hi there :) welcome to openstudy :)
since we are solving for x we need to isolate the x i like the "wall"

Answer 2

Can you figure out whats left on the other side? :)

Answer 3

I got 6x=5x+14

Answer 4

@imqwerty let the asker do the work they need to learn

Answer 5

me? ok :)

Answer 6

ok now whats left? :)
(keep in mind we are isolating x)

Answer 7

x=14?

Answer 8

yes! :) well done

Answer 9

Thank you!! @pooja195

Answer 10

:)