Question

Solve for x: 4(x + 2) = 3(x - 2)

Answer 1

Answer: x=   - 14

Step-by-step explanation:

4(x + 2) = 3(x - 2)

 4x+8   =  3x-6

  -3x         -3x

   x+8   =  -6

     -8    =  -8

         x = -14

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -14

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

4(x + 2) = 3(x - 2)

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute: 4x + 8 = 3x - 6
2. Subtract 3x on both sides: x + 8 = -6
3. Subtract 8 on both sides: x = -14

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

4(-14 + 2) = 3(-14 - 2)

4(-12) = 3(-16)

-48 = -48