Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2 (x + 3) = 4 (x minus 1)? 1 2 3 5

Answer 1

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute: 2x+6 = 4x-4

subtract 2x from both sides: 6 = 2x-4

add 4 to both sides: 10 = 2x

divide both sides by 2: 5 = x

x = 5