Question 369929
{{{2(x+1)+2=3x-4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x+2+2=3x-4}}} Distribute.



{{{2x+4=3x-4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=3x-4-4}}} Subtract {{{4}}} from both sides.



{{{2x-3x=-4-4}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{-x=-4-4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-x=-8}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-8)/(-1)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-1}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=8}}} 



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