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1a) The distance is always positive. You can write the expression for the distance any of several ways: adding distance from zero (when the directions are opposite); subtracting the smaller number from the larger; taking the absoute value of the difference; reflecting both negative numbers to the positive side of the number line before subtracting the smaller from the larger; (and maybe other methods, as well).

1b) Most uses of the wording "difference of ___ and " intend that the second number be subtracted from the first. There are exceptions, but this isn't likely to be one of them.

let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4x+2=2x+12

step 1: subtract 2x from both sides.

4x+2−2x=2x+12−2x

2x+2=12

step 2: subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=12−2

2x=10

step 3: divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

10

2

x=5

step-by-step explanation: