Question

Why do you end up with 2 every time?

Answer 1

Evaluate the expression form of the instructions.

(((3x-4)*2+20)/6)-x

Distribute the 2
((6x-8+20)/6)-x

Combine like terms
(6x+12)/6-x

Divide by 6
x+2-x

Add and subtract
2

Final answer: 2
Explanation: When you simplify the expression using the order of operations, the numbers cancel each other out. The variable x, is also cancelled out and the only remaining constant is 2.