Solve the equation for x

2x+34=4 (x+5)

2x + 34 = 4x + 20

subtract 4x to both sides

2x - 4x + 34 = 4x - 4x + 20

-2x + 34 = 20

Then, subtract 34 from both sides

-2x + 34 - 34 = 20 - 34

-2x = - 14

Then, divide - 2 from both sides

-2x/-2 = - 14/-2

x = 7