Question

Solve 4+3(x-2)=2x-4.

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

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

distibute 3 to (x-2)

4+3x-6=2x-4

simplify

3x-2=2x-4

add -4 (becomes +4) to -2

3x+2=2x

subtract 3x

2=-x

divide the negative

-2=x

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

isolate the variable and the numbers