Question

4 (x+2 )= 4. Slove for x

Answer 1

Distribute the 4 into the parenthesis. You get 4x+8=4.
Subtract 8 from each side, 4x=-4.
Divide both sides by 4
X=-1

Answer 2

`x = - 1`

Explanation:

`4(x + 2) = 4 \\ 4x + 8 = 4 \\ 4x = 4 - 8 \\ 4x = - 4 \\ (4x)/(4) = ( - 4)/(4) \\ x = - 1`