Question

- 4(x - 2) = 2 - 2x

What is x?​

Answer 1

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

-4(x-2)=2-2x

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the

equation.

-4(x-2)=2-2x

Simplify:

(-4)(x)+(-4)(-2) = 2+ -2x

(Distribute)

-4x+8=2+ -2x

-4x+8=-2x+2

Step 2: Add 2x to both sides.

-4x+8 + 2x = -2x+2+2x

-2x+8=2

Step 3: Subtract 8 from both sides.

-2x+8-82-8

-2x=-6

Step 4: Divide both sides by -2.

-2x -6 = -2 -2

x=3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

-4(x-2)=2-2x

-4x+8=2-2x

-4x+8=-2x+2

-4x=-2x+2-8

-4x=2x-6

-2x=-6

x=3