Question

do you know how?

1. solve the equation ( 3x + 2 = x + 4(x + 2) ).

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the right-hand side

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

Step2: Combine like terms on the right

$3x + 2 = 5x + 8$

Step3: Subtract $3x$ from both sides

$2 = 2x + 8$

Step4: Subtract 8 from both sides

$-6 = 2x$

Step5: Divide by 2 to solve for x

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

Answer:

$x = -3$