Answer:
It's -8
Step-by-step explanation:
DISTRIBUTE :
4x + 2( x - 2 ) = 4x + x - 12
4x + 2x - 4 = 4x + x - 12
COMBINE LIKE TERMS :
4x + 2x - 4 = 4x + x - 12
6x - 4 = 4x + x - 12
COMBINE LIKE TERMS :
6x - 4 = 4x + x - 12
6x - 4 = 5x - 12
ADD 4 TO BOTH SIDES :
6x - 4 = 5x - 12
6x - 4 + 4 = 5x - 12 + 4
ADD THE NUMBERS/ SIMPLIFY :
6x = 5x - 8
SUBTRACT 5x FROM BOTH SIDES :
6x = 5x - 8
6x - 5x = 5x - 8 - 5x
SIMPLIFY :
x = -8
