Question

Solve for x.
4(x + 3) = 2x - 8

Answer 1

-10

Explanation:

4(x+3)=2x-8

4x+12=2x-8

Subtract 2x from both sides

2x+12=-8

Subtract 12 from both sides

2x=-20

Divide both sides by 2

2x=10

The solving process without the words:

`4(x+3)=2x-8\\4x+12=2x-8\\-2x -2x \\2x+12=-8\\-12 -12\\2x=-20\\(2x)/(2) =(-20)/(2) \\x=-10`

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

4x+12=2x-8

2x+12=8

2x=-4

x=-2