How do you solve #2( g - 8) - 2= 6#?

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Jim G.
Mar 14, 2017

#g=12#

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the bracket.

#2g-16-2=6#

#rArr2g-18=6#

add 18 to both sides.

#2gcancel(-18)cancel(+18)=6+18#

#rArr2g=24#

divide both sides by 2

#(cancel(2) g)/cancel(2)=24/2#

#rArrg=12#

#color(blue)"As a check"#

Substitute this value into the left side of the equation and if equal to the right side then it is the solution.

#"left side "=2(12-8)-2=(2xx4)-2=6#

#rArrg=12" is the solution"#

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