Question

Solve for x.
2(x-2)= 6x + 2 -2(-2x - 4)

Answer 1

Answer:-7/4

Explanation:

2(x-2)=6x+2-2(-2x-4)

Open brackets

2x-4=6x+2+4x+8

Collect like terms

-4-2-8=6x+4x-2x

-14=8x

Divide both sides by 8

-14/8=8x/8

-7/4=x

x=-7/4