Question

6(x-6)+4=8(x+2)-4 The solution is

Answer 1

$6(x-6)+4=8(x+2)-4\\ 6x-36+4=8x+16-4\\ 2x=-44\\ x=-22$

Answer 2

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

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

6(x-6)=8(x+2)-8

6x-36=8[(x+2)-1]

6x-36=8[x+2-1]

6x-36=8(x+1)

6x-36=8x+8

8x-6x=-36-8

2x=-44

Therefore, x=-22, as 2(-22)=-44.