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
Answer:
7 1/6
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation: Math way
So she had x oranges
she put the oranges into p boxes with 3 in each box and had 2 left so
total=3 times p+2 or
total=3p+2
Answer:
-4
Step-by-step explanation:
If a = -4 then you can eliminate hte -4x and 4x by adding them, you get 0x, so you eliminate the x variable
