Answer:
x=2
Explanation:
4x + 2(x - 4) is equivalent to x +2
first, distribute. 4x+2x-8
next, combine like terms. 6x-8
6x-8 = x+2
we need to group all the variable terms on one side, and all the constant terms on the other side of the equation. (6x-8)+(8-x)=(x+2)+(8-x)
get rid of the parenthesis. 6x-8+8-x=x+2+8-x
combine like terms. 6x-x-8+8=x-x+2+8
solve. 5x=10
divide both by 5. 5x/5=10/5
x=2