How do you solve 2( x + 6) - 2( x + 6) = x + 2+ 8+ x?

1 Answer
Oct 25, 2017

x=-5

Explanation:

2(x+6)-2(x+6)=x+2+8+x

Distribute the parenthesis
2x+12-2x-12=x+2+8+x

Combine-like terms
0=2x+10

Isolate and solve the variable x
-2x=10
x=-5