Question

Solve the equation for x. 2(2x - 4) = 3(x + 4) a. -4 c. 20 b. 4 d. 6

Answer 1

the correct answer is 20. Option C

Explanation:

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

4x-8=3x+12

x=12+8

x=20

Answer 2

`\mathrm{C}`

Explanation:

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

`4x-8=3x+12`

`4x-3x=12+8`

`1x=20`

`x=20`