Question

Solve 2(x-2)=6 please help me

Answer 1

2(x-2)=6 Multiply OUT brackets; 2 times X, 2 times -2 2x-4=6 The -4 goes to the other side, therefore becoming +4 2x=6+4 2x=10 The 2 is in its times form, by bringing it to the other side, it becomes a divide. x=10 divided by 2 x=5 to check, substitute 5 into the equation: 2(5-2)=6 2(3)=6 2*3=6

Answer 2

2(x-2)=6
2x-4=6
2x=6+4
2x/2=10/2
x=5