Distribute and Simplify: First, let's solve the equation 4(6+2x)=0. Distribute the 4 into the parentheses: 4×6+4×2x=0. That gives us 24+8x=0.
Isolate 8x: Now, subtract 24 from both sides to isolate the 8x term: 8x=−24.
Solve for x: Next, divide both sides by 8 to solve for x: x=−24/8. So, x=−3.
Combine Like Terms: Now let's solve the second equation: 3x+2x+6=−15. Combine like terms: 5x+6=−15.
Isolate 5x: Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the 5x term: 5x=−15−6.That gives us 5x=−21.
Correct Division Mistake: Finally, divide both sides by 5 to solve for x: x=−521. So, x=−4.2, but wait, that's not right, I made a mistake, it should be −21 divided by 5 is −4.2, not −4.1.
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