How to solve 6 (2x - 5) = 4x + 2 and what are the properties with each step?

6 (2x-5) = 4x+2

| first you multiply out the bracket on the left side, so 6 x 2x = 12x and then 6 x - 5 = - 30

12x-30=4x+2

| Next you get all of the x terms onto one side, so take - 4x from both sides

8x-30 = 2

| Get all of the other terms onto one side, so add 30 to both sides

8x = 32

| Then you solve it by dividing both sides by 8

x = 4