To solve this equation, we first need to distribute the multiplication on both sides:
36x - 108 = 10 - 2x - 4
Next, combine like terms:
36x - 108 = 6 - 2x
Add 2x to both sides:
38x - 108 = 6
Add 108 to both sides:
38x = 114
Finally, divide by 38:
x = 3
To solve this equation, we first need to distribute the multiplication on both sides:
36x - 108 = 10 - 2x - 4
Next, combine like terms:
36x - 108 = 6 - 2x
Add 2x to both sides:
38x - 108 = 6
Add 108 to both sides:
38x = 114
Finally, divide by 38:
x = 3