The equation is .

Apply distributive property: .

To find the related function, rewrite the equation with 0 on the right side.

Subtract 2x from each side.

Add 6 to each side.

The related function .

To graph the function make a table

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Use these ordered pairs to graph the related function .

1.      Draw a coordinate plane.

2.      Plot the points.

3.      Draw a line through these points.

Observe the graph, the graph intersects the x - axis at , hence the solution is .

Check:

To check the solution, substitute in equation .

         (Subtract: )

               (Multiply: )

                       (Add: )

The solution is true.

The solution of the equation is .