Question

4x + 2 = x - 4 find the value of x

Answer 1

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation

4x + 2 = x - 4

4x - x + 2 = -4

3x + 2 = -4

3x = -4 - 2

3x = -6

3 / 3x = -6 / 3

x = -2

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

4x + 2 = x -4 -->

subtract x from both sides

3x + 2 = -4 -->

subtract 2 from both sides

3x = -6 -->

divide both sides by 3

x = -2