2 (3x+4) = 4x+12

solve for x

Answer: x=2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2 (3x+4) = 4x + 12

(2) (3x) + (2) (4) = 4x+12 (Distribute) 6x + 8 = 4x + 12

Step 2: Subtract 4x from both sides. 6x + 8 - 4x = 4x + 12 - 4x 2x + 8 = 12

Step 3: Subtract 8 from both sides. 2x + 8 - 8 = 12-8 2x = 4

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2. 2x / 2 = 4/2 x=2

If you want I could show you the second method.

2 (3x+4) = 4x+12

6x+8=4x+12

6x+20=4x

20=10x

2=x