Question

What is the solution to this open sentance? 4x-4=2x+2

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

4x-4=2x+2

Subtract 2x from each side

4x-2x -4 = 2x+2-2x

2x -4 =2

Add 4 to each side

2x -4+4 = 2+4

2x =6

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 6/2

x =3

Answer 2

`x=3`

Explanation:

The given mathematical statement is

`4x-4=2x+2`

Group like terms to get

`4x-2x=4+2`

Simplify

`2x=6`

Divide both sides by 2

`x=3`