Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2(x - 4) = 4(2x + 1)?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given

2( x - 4 ) = 4( 2x + 1 )

2x - 8 = 8x + 4

8x - 2x = - 8 - 4

6x = -12

x = - 12 / 6

X = -2

The value of x is - 2 .