Question

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

Answer 1

`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`