How does 2x-(12-2x)=8 turn into 4x-12=8?
>>287278
Distribute the negative:
2x - 12 + 2x = 8
Combine like terms:
4x - 12 = 8
new question: hows does 2x-y=4 turn into y=2x-4?
>>287314
Add the y over:
2x = 4 + y
Subtract the 4 over:
2x - 4 = y
y = 2x - 4
Unless you're not even in high school yet, you should be able to do problems like these intuitively. Seek a tutor.
i agree, what is the name of this topic so that i can revise it properly
>>287351
Pre-Algrebra.
you can't possibly be 18+