The sum of x and 10 equals the sum of 2 times x and 12
The sum of x and 10 means we add 10 to x:
x + 10
2 times x means we multiply x by 2:
2x
the sum of 2 times x and 12 means we add 12 to 2x:
2x + 12
The sum of x and 10 equals the sum of 2 times x and 12:
x + 10 + (2x + 12)
Distribute the parentheses, and we get:
x + 10 + 2x + 12
Group like terms:
(1 + 2)x + 10 + 12
3x + 22
The sum of x and 10 means we add 10 to x:
x + 10
2 times x means we multiply x by 2:
2x
the sum of 2 times x and 12 means we add 12 to 2x:
2x + 12
The sum of x and 10 equals the sum of 2 times x and 12:
x + 10 + (2x + 12)
Distribute the parentheses, and we get:
x + 10 + 2x + 12
Group like terms:
(1 + 2)x + 10 + 12
3x + 22