Solve the equation 6 (3x + 4) = 4x - 4.

x equals negative ten sevenths

x equals negative four sevenths

x = - 2

x = 2

x = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

6 (3x + 4) = 4x - 4 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

18x + 24 = 4x - 4 (subtract 4x from both sides)

14x + 24 = - 4 (subtract 24 from both sides)

14x = - 28 (divide both sides by 14)

x = - 2

x = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

6 (3x + 4) = 4x - 4

Distribute:

18x + 24 = 4x - 4

18x - 4x + 24 = - 4

14x + 24 = - 4

14x = - 4 - 24

14x = - 28

x = - 28 / 14

x = - 2