Question

6 - 2 (x+6)=3x+4 how to explain and do it

Answer 1

First you want to distribute.

6-2x-12=3x+4

Then combine like terms.

-2x-6=3x+4

Then solve for x

-6=5x+4

5x=-10

x=-2

Answer 2

6-2x-12=3x+4
-2x-6=3x+4
-5x=10
-5/-5
x=-2