Simplify the following equation. (I have a file attached that contains a screenshot of the equation)

Step-by-step explanation:

This is where knowing the exponent rules come into play. The negative exponent applies for both 6 and 2.

The negative exponent rule is basically reciprocal of x. So, if x is the numerator, it gets moved to the denominator, and vise versa. Also, the power of a power applies here too with the implied 1st power.

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:

relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten, tenth parts, and powers of ten.

it alot will look like this 4.4