6 (x-2) = 4 solve for x

6 (x-2) = 4 (expand the brakets)

6x-12=4 (Bring over - 12)

6x=4+12 (add up)

6x=16

x=16/6

x=8/3

I think that should be it ...

1) Distribute 6 (x-2) by doing 6 * x + 6 * - 2

6x - 12 = 4

2) We want to isolate x, by moving all of the numbers to the other side of the equation. To get rid of - 12, we add 12 tot both sides

6x - 12 + 12 = 4 + 12

6x = 16

3) We want one s instead of 6, so we divide both sides by 6

6x/6 = 16/6

x = 2 4/6 or 8/3