Question

2x+4(2x+7)=3(2x+4)
What is x

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

2x+4(2x+7)=3(2x+4)

2x + 8x + 28 = 6x + 12

10x + 28 = 6x + 12

4x = -16

x = -4

Answer 2

x = -4

Explanation:

2x+4(2x+7)=3(2x+4)

Distribute

2x+8x + 28 = 6x +12

Combine like terms

10x +28 = 6x +12

Subtract 6x from each side

10-6x+28 = 6x +12 -6x

4x +28 = 12

Subtract 28 from each side

4x+28-28 = 12-28

4x = -16

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = -16/4

x = -4