Question

Someone help me solve this
4-(2x+4)=5

Answer 1

x=-5/2

Explanation:

4-(2x+4)=5

Distribute

4-2x-4=5

Subtract the number

4-2x-4=5

-2x = 5

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

-2x = 5

-2x/ -2 = 5/-2

Simplify

x= -5/2