Question

Solve the equation

4(x-2)=2(2x+6)

Answer 1

`4(x - 2) = 2(2x + 6)`

open brackets [ distributive property ]

`4x - 8 = 4x + 12`

collect like terms together:

`4x - 4x = 12 + 8 \\ 0x = 20`

since no x terms:

`{ \boxed{ \boxed{ \bf{ \red{no \: \: solution}}}}}`

Answer 2

No solution

Explanation:

4(x-2) = 2(2x+6)

4x-8 = 4x+12 <-- Your answer

-8 = 12

No solution