Hello!
You solve this algebraically.
2(x - 3) + 4 = 2x + 3x - 5
Distribute the 2
2x - 6 + 4 = 2x + 3x - 5
Combine like terms
2x - 2 = 5x - 5
Subtract 2x from both sides
-2 = 3x - 5
Add 5 to both sides
3 = 3x
Divide both sides by 3
x = 1
The answer is D)1
Hope this helps!