Question 613346
{{{4(x+2)+4=4x-8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x+8+4=4x-8}}} Distribute.



{{{4x+12=4x-8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x=4x-8-12}}} Subtract {{{12}}} from both sides.



{{{4x-4x=-8-12}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



{{{0x=-8-12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=-20}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=-20}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <font size=4><b>never</b></font> true for any x value, this means that there are no solutions.