Solve the equation 4(2x−3)=5x+6

4
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2
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3
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5
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6
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Responses

x=18
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18
x is equal to 18

x=6
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=
6
x is equal to 6

x=12
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=
12
x is equal to 12

x=0

1 answer

To solve the equation \( 4(2x - 3) = 5x + 6 \), we can start by distributing the 4 on the left-hand side:

\[ 4 \cdot 2x - 4 \cdot 3 = 5x + 6 \] \[ 8x - 12 = 5x + 6 \]

Next, we can isolate \( x \) by moving all terms involving \( x \) to one side and constant terms to the other side. Subtract \( 5x \) from both sides:

\[ 8x - 5x - 12 = 6 \] \[ 3x - 12 = 6 \]

Now, add 12 to both sides:

\[ 3x = 6 + 12 \] \[ 3x = 18 \]

Finally, divide by 3:

\[ x = \frac{18}{3} \] \[ x = 6 \]

Thus, the solution to the equation \( 4(2x - 3) = 5x + 6 \) is:

\[ \boxed{6} \]

So, the correct response is \( x = 6 \).