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6x - 2(x + 4) = 12 use distributive property
6x + (-2)(x) + (-2)(4) = 12
6x - 2x - 8 = 12 add 8 to both sides
4x = 20 divide both sides by 4
x = 5
To solve for x, we will begin by using the distributive property
6x - 2(x + 4) = 12
6x - 2x - 8 = 12
(always remember to sort your negatives!)
Add like terms
4x - 8 = 12
Add 8 to both sides
4x = 20
Divide both sides by 4
x = 5
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