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

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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#

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