Solve the equation 4 (2x + 1) = 6x - 12.

x equals negative thirteen halves

x = - 8

x = 8

x equals eleven halves

x = - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Here we are given a linear single variable equation of x and we have to solve it.

Now, the equation is 4 (2x + 1) = 6x - 12

⇒ 8x + 4 = 6x - 12 {By distributive property of multiplication}

⇒ 8x - 6x = - 12 - 4

{Separating the x terms to one side and the constant terms to the other side}

⇒ 2x = - 16

⇒ x = - 8 {Dividing both sides by 2} (Answer)