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Answer 1

2+(x+4)= ?
So it really is: 2+1(x+4)=0
You distribute the 1 to the x+4
2+ 1x +4= 0
Combine like terms
1x+ 6=0
Subtract six on both sides
1x=-6
Divide by 1 on both sides
x=-6