How to solve 2(x - 3) - 8 = 6

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2(x-3)-8=6$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply $2$ by $x-3$.

$$2x-6-8=6$$

Subtract $8$ from $-6$ to get $-14$.

$$2x-14=6$$

Add $14$ to both sides.

$$2x=6+14$$

Add $6$ and $14$ to get $20$.

$$2x=20$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{20}{2}$$

Divide $20$ by $2$ to get $10$.

$$x=10$$

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