What is the solution to the equation - 4 (2x+3) = 2x+6 - (8x+2) ?

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Step-by-step explanation:

-4 (2x+3) = 2x+6 - (8x+2)

Distribute

-8x-12 = 2x+6-8x-2

Combine like terms

-8x-12 = - 6x+4

Add 8x to each side

-8x-12 + 8x = - 6x+4+8x

-12 = 2x+4

Subtract 4 from each side

-12-4 = 2x+4-4

-16 = 2x

Divide each side by 2

-16/2 = 2x/2

-8 = x