Question

What is the solution to this equation 4x + 2 ( x + 6 ) = 36

Answer 1

The answer is A. x=4.

Start off by distributing the parentheses into the equation.

4x+2(x+6)=36

4x+2x+12=26

Combine like terms.

4x+2x=6x

6x+12=36

Now solve the equation as normal. Begin by subtracting 12 from both sides to isolate the variable.

6x+12=36

-12 -12

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6x = 24

Divide 6 on both sides to find x.

6x=24

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6 6

x=4

The solution to the equation is 4.

Answer 2

X=4


4x+2x+12=36
6x+12=36
6x=36-12
6x=24