Question

3x + 2 = x + 4(x+2) I really need help

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+2=x+4x+8

3x+2=5x+8

-2x+2=8

-2x=6

x=-3

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=-3$

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Expand the brackets.

$3x + 2 = x + 4x+8$

$3x + 2 = 5x+8$

Subtract $-5x$ and $-2$ from both sides of the equation.

$3x-5x=8-2$

$-2x=6$

$\frac{-2x}{-2}=\frac{6}{-2}$

Divide $-2$ on both sides of the equation.

$x=-3$