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2x+2+2x-8+x+6=40
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
4x+2-8+x+6=40
Combine 2x and 2x to get 4x.
4x-6+x+6=40
Subtract 8 from 2 to get -6.
5x-6+6=40
Combine 4x and x to get 5x.
5x=40
Add -6 and 6 to get 0.
x=\frac{40}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=8
Divide 40 by 5 to get 8.