Question

1. solve for x. show your work

$4x + 6 + 2x = 4x + 18$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms on left

$6x + 6 = 4x + 18$

Step2: Subtract $4x$ from both sides

$6x - 4x + 6 = 18$
$2x + 6 = 18$

Step3: Subtract 6 from both sides

$2x = 18 - 6$
$2x = 12$

Step4: Divide by 2 on both sides

$x = \frac{12}{2}$

Answer:

$x = 6$