18x - 16 + 6( 2 - 2x) = 50

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18x - 16 + 6( 2 - 2x) = 50

Get rid of parenthesis.

18x - 16 + 12 - 12x) = 50

Combine like terms.

6x - 4 = 50

6x = 46

x = 7.67
6x - 4 = 50

6x = 54

x = 9