Question 635001
{{{4(2x+1)=2(x-4)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x+4=2x-8}}} Distribute.



{{{8x=2x-8-4}}} Subtract {{{4}}} from both sides.



{{{8x-2x=-8-4}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{6x=-8-4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6x=-12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-12)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-2}}} 


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